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Activity Preferences Exploration

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Lesson Plan

Activity Preferences Exploration

Talk about activities you like and don't like

This lesson will engage students in discussing their favorite and least favorite activities, and asking their peers about theirs. They will explore the importance of physical activities using a video, and will participate in both individual and group activities to express their preferences.

Audience

Auburn Middle School

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Exercise and the Brain Video, Slides Presentation (with images), Worksheet, Quiz, Answer Key, and Printable Cards (with images)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of discussion: activities they like and don't like to do.
  • Briefly explain the objectives and the importance of understanding preferences.
  • Show pictures of different activities to spark students' interest.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Introduce and show the video Exercise and the Brain.
  • After watching, ask students to reflect on how exercise can impact mental health in addition to physical health.

Step 3

Discussion and Worksheet

10 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet to each student.
  • Give students a few minutes to answer questions individually about their favorite and least favorite activities.
  • Facilitate a group discussion where students can share their answers and discuss why they like or dislike certain activities.

Step 4

Group Activity and Quiz

10 mins

  • Divide the class into small groups and distribute printable cards with different activities written on them. You can also include pictures on these cards to make it more interactive.
  • Each group will discuss and rank the activities from most liked to least liked, and present their reasoning.
  • After the group activity, administer a brief quiz to assess their understanding of the lesson.

Step 5

Review and Closure

10 mins

  • Go over the quiz answers using the provided answer key.
  • Summarize the key takeaways of the lesson, focusing on the importance of knowing what activities make them feel good and how to talk about it with others.
  • Encourage students to keep exploring different activities and noticing how they feel about them.
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Worksheet

Activity Preferences

This worksheet helps students reflect on their favorite and least favorite activities.

What is your favorite activity to do in your free time? Why do you like it?

Think about activities you enjoy the most, such as playing sports, reading, or drawing.







What is an activity you do not enjoy? Why don't you like it?

Consider activities that you find boring or difficult.







How do you feel after doing your favorite activity?

Reflect on your emotions and physical state after engaging in your favorite activity.







How do you feel after doing an activity you do not enjoy?

Reflect on your emotions and physical state after engaging in an activity you don't like.







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Quiz

Activity Preferences Quiz

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Answer Key

Activity Preferences Answer Key

This is the answer key for the Activity Preferences quiz.

What are two benefits of exercise on mental health mentioned in the video?

Increases endorphins, Reduces symptoms of depression
The video explains that exercise increases endorphins and reduces symptoms of depression.

Why is it important to know what activities make you feel good?

For better mental and physical health
Understanding what activities boost your mood can lead to better mental and physical health.

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Worksheet

Activities Printable Cards

These cards feature different activities for group ranking and discussion. Incorporate pictures related to each activity for better engagement.




Playing Sports







Reading Books







Drawing or Painting







Playing Video Games







Dancing







Hiking







Cooking or Baking







Swimming







Doing Puzzles







Watching TV




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