Kimberly Wheaton

 

 

My name is Kim Wheaton.  I teach Health at Athens Area High School.  My

 husband, Aaron, is a 5th grade teacher at Camptown Elementary School.  We have

 a son named Jack who is a year and a half...he is so much fun!  We also have one

 on the way and we could not be more excited. Our cats, Willy and Wonka, round out our family quite nicely.

 

 

I have a pretty good obsession with the TV show, "The Office" (as my students are

 well aware of).  Any way that I can incorporate a good health lesson using Michael

 Scott as a reference, I am there.

 

"I'm an early bird and I'm a night owl, so I'm wise and have worms."

- Michael in Office Olympics

 

 

 

Assignment #1:

 KWheatonsearchengines.doc

 

Assignment #2:

Kim's Delicious Page

 

Assignment#3

 

 BOOOOO!

 

 Gettysburg.

 

 

April 16, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment #4

 

1.  What are three reasons podcasting is becoming so popular?

 

• Anyone can do it
• Subscriptions  are available (you can subscribe to receive future shows automatically)
• Gadgetry (download on computer, mp3, or other portable device)

 

2.  Are iPods the only device on which podcasts work?

 

No, they can work on all sorts of devices.

 

3.  Do you have to download podcasts to an iPod or can you watch them on your computer?

 

You can watch them on your computer.

 

4.  Name three ways podcasting is different from traditional broadcasting.

 

• Showtimes do not matter with podcasting.  You can watch or listen later at your own convenience. 
• You can subscribe to see future shows whenever they are available.
• You can download to your computer, mp3 player, or other portable device and view it wherever you want to.

 

5.  Find at least 3 podcasts that you think could be useful to you in your role as an educator.  If you have iTunes, I would start there.  If you don't, search for podcasts on the web.  Describe the podcasts on your wiki page.

 

• Teen Health Minute is a podcast covering teen health issues including stress, skincare, hydration, exercise, diet, and weight control. Each week they will talk about how you can best keep your body healthy for life.
• New York Times Health Update - Jane Brody, "Personal Health" columnist, and Gina Kolata, science reporter, alternate in discussing the latest health news.
• Health and Wellness Lifestyle Station- Through yoga and holistic health methods, this station seeks to bring you all you need to establish and maintain health and wellness in your life. This is your support system, and brings you the resources to accomplish your wellness goals.

 

 

Assignment #5

 

Video 1 -

Eating Disorders: Recognition and Prevention 

 

This video is from United Streaming and is about the most common eating disorders.  It focuses quite a bit on the underlying emotional cause of eating disorders.  I can and have used this video in class to explain the various eating disorders, causes, personal experiences, and ways to prevent these disorders.  I can use this in either my Mental and Emotional Health unit or my Nutrition unit.

 

Video 2 -

 A&E Intervention - In Depth: Heroin Hits Home Pt.1 

 

This video is from YouTube and is about the effect that heroin has had on teenagers.  It shows how much of the use began by taking oxycotin.  It explains the effects and dangers of getting mixed up with this kind of drug.  I would use it to open some of the students eyes when discussing the complications and ill effects of drug use. 

 

Video 3 -

 Sheriff Evans-meth 

 

This video is also from YouTube and shows Sheriff Evans talking about "meth valley" and the fact that our area is known nationally as a hub of meth activity.  I think that it is important for students to realize that it is a very real problem here.  I would use this video to show the direct impact that this kind of drug has had on our area.

 

 

I currently do not have an LCD projector in my room, but I can sign it out at any time in the library of my school.  It can definitely be a hassle to get everything connected and ready for class.  I am supposed to be getting a SMART board with all the gadgets within the next couple of months (hopefully)...I am definitely looking forward to it.