| A minimum of two weeks notice is necessary
for all programs. To request a program, call Generations
at 573-651-5825. All programs are free. |
| Billy Body
(K-Grade 2)
A large model of Billy shows the anatomically
correct position for a limited number of body
organs. To help reinforce information, the speaker
presents a teaching segment prior to play. Participants
have the opportunity to put Billy's anatomy back
together.
Approximately 30 minutes
Body Wizard (Grades 4-8)
This interactive program demonstrates the mechanics
of the body. Participants count their heart rates
before and after exercise, learn about muscle
teams, locate and understand tendons and take
part in other learning experiences. Adequate space
is required for movement around the room.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour
Brains 'R Us (Grades 7-12)
This educational program presented by Southeast's
Regional Brain & Spine Center physicians and
staff focuses on how the brain works and how we
can use it to make decisions. The program can
be modified to allow for participant interactions
with neuro testing and demonstration of a human
brain.
1 hour presentation/
3 hours with tour of Brain & Spine Center
and interactive demonstrations
Food Pyramid (K-adult)
On a large board, participants place food
choices in appropriate categories and in the suggested
quantities for a healthy diet. This activity can
be used for a teaching segment or with the Nutrition
Bingo Game.
Approx. 30 minute
Glow Germs (K-Adult)
Proper hand washing is the focus of this
activity. After a discussion on the importance
of hand washing in preventing the spread of infectious
diseases and on effective techniques for hand
washing, "glow germs" are applied to
each participants hands. They look at the fake
germs under black light, wash their hands and
come back to look under the black light again
to check the effectiveness of their hand washing.
A sink, hand soap and paper towels should be easily
available to participants.
Allow 30 minutes or more, depending on number
of participants
Health Smart Bingo (K-Grade 3)
The categories in this Bingo game are the
body, diet, health, safety and poisons. Generations
Staff members direct play with interactive learning
activities.
Approx. 30 minutes
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Healthy Millionaire
Game (grade 4-12)
This game is similar to TV's Who Wants to
Be a Millionaire? with health-related topics.
30 minutes
Healthy Pursuit (Grade 4-Adult)
Questions in this game pertain to nutrition,
human anatomy, healthy lifestyles, sports safety,
and injury response. The game is designed for
team play. Teams must answer at least one question
in each of the six specific game categories. An
educational segment, presented by Generations
staff members, precedes game play and continues
throughout.
Approx. 45 minutes
Heart Power (Pre-K to Grade 8)
Heart Power is a set of materials designed to
help teach healthy lifestyles and includes the
topics of nutrition, physical activity, living
tobacco free and the workings of the heart.
Approx. 30 minutes
Internet Safety (grade 3-adult)
The Internet is not regulated, and safety issues
abound. This is especially true when it comes
to young people using the Internet. This Powerpoint
Presentation focuses on safety risks, filtering
software and advice for safer surfer with your
family.
30 minutes
Jeopardy (Grades 3 to Adult)
A large game board contains grade level questions
on human anatomy, nutrition, safety, smoking,
health and wellness. Issues that pertain to the
upper grade levels may also be incorporated into
this game. Classes are divided into teams, and
compete for categories and point values.
Approx. 30 minutes
Nutrition Bingo (Age 8 to Adult)
This game utilizes the food guide pyramid in an
interactive and informative way that promotes
enthusiasm and makes nutrition fun and interesting
to learn. Repetition of information through playing
helps participants take in the knowledge more
completely.
Approx. 30 minutes
Pyramid Challenge (Grade 5-Adult)
A large game board is used to display topics pertaining
to human health. Groups are divided into teams
and play begins when one team member chooses a
topic and gives clues to the other team members
in an attempt to describe the key words. Approx.
45 minutes
Say Cheese (grade K-3)
This dental program stresses the importance of
caring for our teeth through proper brushing,
flossing, visiting the dentist and eating health
snacks.
Approx. 30 minutes
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ADDITIONAL Topics
POISON PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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| Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten
Orientation Program (ages 3-6)
This program teaches children what poison is,
how people are poisoned and introduces this to
"Mr. Yuk" who helps them stay away from
poison.
30 minutes.
Elementary Program (grade 1-6)
Reinforces poison and Mr. Yuk concept. Older children
learn how to handle poison emergencies.
Approx. 30 to 60 minutes |
Poison Prevention for Adolescents
and Adults
Appeals to youngsters as older siblings, babysitters
and to adults as parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Teaches how to keep children safe from poison by
poison proofing the home, and how to handle an emergency.
Information is available about food poisoning, poisonous
plants, holiday hazards, bee sting reactions, guidelines
for new parents and more. A pharmacist can be requested
to address prescription drug/food interactions and
other concerns of medications.
Approx. 30
to 60 minutes. |
| Drugs, Smoking and Alcohol (Grades
3-12)
Interactive materials are used to discuss the
effects of drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Material
is presented in age appropriate formats from 3rd
to 12th grade levels.
Approx. 30 minutes.
Babysitting (ages 11-16)
This is a short, basic information session on
responsible babysitting. Encourages students to
attend an additional 1-day Supper sitter course.
Approx. 30 minutes
Safety and First Aid (Grade
3-adult)
Presented by Southeast personnel , these
programs may include lecture segments, skill demonstrations
or certification requirements. Programs will vary
in length and some may require a registration
fee.
Minimum 1 hour for lecture segment |
Southeast also sponsors ongoing programs
on:
- Asthma Education
- Blood Pressure
- Breastfeeding Class
- Childbirth Preparation Class
- Refresher Class
- Diabetes Support Programs
- Epilepsy Foundation of America
- Heart Smart Screenings
- Newborn Massage
- Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
- Mended Hearts
- Our New Baby
- Sibling Class
- Super Sitter Class
- Grandparenting Program
- United Ostomy Association
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Visual Aids Available for Use during
Programs
Anatomy Torso – torso
with removable organs used to enhance learning
human anatomy
Brain – life-size model
of the human brain
DWEyes – goggles that give
the illusion of .08 alcohol level
Ear – oversized model of
outer, middle and inner ear
Eye – oversized model of
eye
Heart – oversize model
of human heart
Skeleton – adult size model
of the human skeleton
Teeth – models of clean,
health teeth as well as Mr. Gross Mouth the shows
the effects of smoking. |
