CH 5 Early Childhood: Body and Mind Handout Assignment
- Due Tuesday by 10pm
- Points 15
- Submitting a file upload
- File Types pdf, jpeg, jpg, ai, and psd
- Available Nov 9 at 1pm – Nov 15 at 10pm
MAKE SURE TO MANAGE YOUR TIME – THIS ASSIGNMENT MAY TAKE MORE TIME THAN USUAL.
VERY IMPORTANT: Only the following document types will be accepted: pdf, jpeg, psd, ai
This week’s chapter on Early Childhood – Mind and Body discusses a wide variety of topics including the need for nutrition and exercise. For this assignment, you will create an informational flyer (handout) about one of these topics.
Your handout should focus on Early Childhood Age Group – 2 to 6 years old
Part 1: Choose either Nutrition or Exercise
Nutrition OR Exercise: Choose 1:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
Part 2: After you have made your choice, you will create an informative and appealing flyer about that topic.
Think about the goal of the flyer (handout): for example, what are you trying to teach (inform) or sell (programs, etc.)
BE CREATIVE – Follow the specific number of requirements. Flyers should be visually appealing – make sure it is easily read – fonts are sized correctly, not too much info, colors are complementary, etc.
Handout Requirements:
8 ½ x 11, one-sided document (it can be portrait or landscape)
Color
Photos/Images/Artwork/Clipart: Minimum of 3
Text boxes/areas: Minimum of 3
Fonts: Minimum of 2 – Any combination of the following: fonts, sizes, formats, colors
Include:
- Title/Focus of Flyer – “Name the flyer” ex: “Healthy Eating for Kids!” or “Little Kids Exercise for a Healthy Life!”
- 1 Tag line or Slogan (see link and examples below)
- 6-10 Facts about the topic (no less than 6 – no more than 10)
- Examples:
- Example: Statistics on Childhood Obesity
- Example: Outcomes of healthy eating
- 3-6 Suggestions/Instructions/Reasoning (no less than 3 – no more than 6)
- Example: How can change be created (eating or education or exercise)
- Example: Specific exercise movements or types of exercise
- Example: What are the benefits from good nutrition
- 1 Method of Contact: make up a “Dummy” address or phone number or website link (do not use your own)
Slogans/Taglines – Detailed Info
Links to an external site. – follow this link for more information
MasterCard: “There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s MasterCard.”
M&M: “Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands”
Verizon: “Can You Hear Me Now? Good.”
Nike: “Just Do It.”
Apple: “Think Different.”
McDonald’s: “I’m Lovin’ It”
State Farm: “Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There”
The U.S. Marine Corps: “The Few. The Proud. The Marines”
Following are some examples of handout styles. You DO NOT have to purchase any templates from any website. These are just some examples for your use. There are several types of software that already have templates you can use for free or you can create your own from scratch.
There are also Free Templates available on Canva.com
Links to an external site.– you can create an account for free and you can use the free templates
Assignment Instructions and Examples:
Create your OWN flyer/handout – do not just copy the example(s) and fill in your own information.
Be creative and have fun!
VERY IMPORTANT: Only the following document types will be accepted: pdf, jpeg, psd, ai
Rubric
CH 5 Early Childhood: Nutrition or Exercise Flyer CH 5 Early Childhood: Nutrition or Exercise Flyer Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Visually appealing, easily read: Includes font sizing, complementary colors, and information is properly laid out – no crowding or visual gaps. Flyer Requirements: Color, Art (3), Textboxes (3), Fonts (2) 5 to >3.0 pts Good Minimum Requirements are met: Color/Art (3), Textboxes (3), Fonts (2). The flyer is easily read, visually appealing, fonts are appropriately sized, flyer text/images do not crowd the flyer and the colors are complementary. 3 to >2.0 pts Average Some of the Minimum Requirements are met: Visual appeal, Color/Art (3), Textboxes (3), Fonts (2). The answer is generally well written, thoughtful, and clear/concise. 2 to >0 pts Below Average Lacking most of the minimum requirements: Visual appeal, Color/Art (3), Textboxes (3), Fonts (2). Missing relevant information or incomplete. 5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome The goal of Flyer: Title/focus (what are you trying to inform/sell). Tagline, Contact info 5 to >3.0 pts Good Minimum Requirements are met: Title/Focus, Tagline, and Contact Info. 3 to >2.0 pts Average Some of the minimum requirements are met: Title/Focus, Tagline, and Contact Info. 2 to >0 pts Below Average Lacking or missing the minimum requirements: Title/Focus, Tagline, and Contact Info. 5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Facts: 6-10 Facts and 3-6 Information/Instruction/Suggestions 5 to >3.0 pts Good Minimum Requirements are met: 6-10 Facts and 3-6 Info/Instruction/Suggestions 4-5 Points possible 3 to >2.0 pts Average Some Minimum Requirements are met: 6-10 Facts and 3-6 Info/Instruction/Suggestions 2 to >0 pts Below Average Lacking or missing the minimum requirements 5 pts
