Peace 

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Here are some symbols for peace! When people see these things they tend to associate them with peace. 

Answer the questions below, then watch this video and see if your idea of peace changes.  

1. What is peace? 

2. What does peace mean to you? 

3. Where have you seen and felt peace around you? 

In the video, we learned about how people can use non-violence or peace to solve conflicts. In the world's history, there have been many leaders who are known and remembered for their ability to use peace to achieve their goals! Let's learn about a few of them. 

1. Martin Luther King Jr. 

 Martin Luther King Jr used non-violence to fight against the segregation policy in America against black people. He proposed equality of the races and used peaceful marches and speeches to raise awareness and put pressure on the government to change the way things were. 

2. Mahatma Gandhi 

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most famous nonviolent leaders in the world. He led the movement for the independence of India from Great Britain and his peaceful protests have since become the framework for nonviolent civil disobedience around the world!

3. Bob Marley

Bob Marley stood for universal peace and non-violence as he looked to unite people all over the world through his music. He tried to break racial barriers and violence by the use of love and music. 

4. Mairead Maguire

 Mairead Maguire co-founded the Community for Peace People, which is an organization that encouraged a peaceful resolution to the troubles in Northern Ireland! 

5. Nelson Mandela 

Nelson Mandela’s actions, speeches, and nonviolent protests had profound changes all over the world. His whole life he was fighting against apartheid in South Africa, and equal rights for all citizens.

All these people used peace to change the world. Can you think of any other historical figures who used peace to change the world? How can you use peace to change the world? 

Listen to this song about peace :)

Now that you know a bit about what peace is, and how some amazing people have used peace to change the world, let's think of a few ways you can promote peace in the different areas of your life. 

Write three ways you can promote peace at your school. 

1.  _____________

2. _____________

3. _____________

Write three ways you can promote peace in your home. 

1.  _____________

2. _____________

3. _____________

Write three ways you can promote peace for the whole world! 

1.  _____________

2. _____________

3. _____________

Now for a bit of an auditory exercise listen to this song about peace by John Lennon and fill in the missing lyrics. 

Imagine there's no ______

It's easy if you try

 No hell below us Above us only ______

Imagine all the people living for ______

Imagine there's no countries 

It isn't ______ to do 

Nothing to______or die for 

And no religion too

 Imagine all the people living life in ______

 You, you may say I'm a ______, but I'm not the only one 

I hope someday you'll join us 

And the ______ will be as ______

 Imagine no possessions 

I wonder if you can 

No ______ for greed or hunger

 A brotherhood of ______

Imagine all the people sharing all the ______

You, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only ______

I hope someday you'll join ______

And the world will live as ______

Here are the answers: 

Imagine there's no heaven 

It's easy if you try

 No hell below us Above us only sky 

Imagine all the people living for today 

Imagine there's no countries 

It isn't hard to do 

Nothing to kill or die for 

And no religion too

 Imagine all the people living life in peace

 You, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one 

I hope someday you'll join us 

And the world will be as one

 Imagine no possessions 

I wonder if you can 

No need for greed or hunger

 A brotherhood of man 

Imagine all the people sharing all the world 

You, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one 

I hope someday you'll join us 

And the world will live as one

 Now that you know so much about peace, you can go on promote and promote it wherever you go and wherever you are! 

Health

Healthy Eating!

Have you ever heard the phrase 'you are what you eat'?  This means that the foods we eat become us, through the minerals, vitamins, and other components they add to our bodies. Because of this t is very important to eat healthy foods! We have to eat foods that give our bodies all the things they need to not only survive but to thrive! 

Watch this video to learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods!

A healthy diet, or nutritious diet, is one that is balanced, meaning it has food from every food group, and is varied, meaning it has a lot of different types of food. 

Our bodies need: 

Vitamins and Minerals
Carbohydrates 
Proteins
Fats 

Vegetables and fruits have loads of vitamins and minerals. Different fruits and vegetables have different vitamins and minerals, this is why it is important to eat a variety of them. 

Carbohydrates can be found in things like bread, pasta, and rice! It is better to eat whole grains as our source of carbohydrates than processed carbohydrates, such as white bread and sugary cereals. 

We can get protein in many things. Protein can be found in meat, fish, beans, nuts, dairy products, and vegetables too! Protein is important to build strong muscles, bones, and teeth. Foods that have protein contain the mineral calcium which is important for our bones. 

It is also important to have fats in our diet, but not as much as the previously mentioned things. Fats are stored for when we need extra energy. Some examples of healthy fats are olive oil, eggs, and avocado. 

Eating healthy isn't the only thing we have to do to be healthy! Doing exercise, limiting screen time, sleeping enough, and following hygiene rules are also ways to help us to keep healthy!

Here is a video of exercises you can do at home to stay healthy!

These kids are all exercising to stay healthy, what are they doing? Put your answers below. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Check your answers here! 

1. biking

2. running

3. sit-ups/crunches 

4. lifting weights 

5. jumping rope

6. yoga

It is important to limit your screen time because screens are bad for your posture and eyes. what are three things you could do that are healthy for you, instead of being on a screen? 

1. __________________

2. __________________

3. __________________

Some examples are: read a book, go for a walk, paint a picture, play an instrument, play with an animal, sing a song, talk with your parents, garden! The possibilities are endless. 

Sleep is so important for our health! Watch this video to learn more about why we sleep and answer the questions below to test your knowledge. 

1. What is the 24-hour clock in our bodies called? 

2. How many stages of sleep are there? 

3. Is sleep more important for solidifying long-term or short-term memories? 

4. How many hours of sleep does a giraffe need? 

Check your answers here:

1. The circadian rhythms

2. four

3. long-term memory

4. 1.9 hours 

Besides being active, limiting screen time, and getting a good amount of sleep, it is also important to maintain good hygiene to be healthy. Good hygiene means: 

1. You should wash your hands often, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom.

2. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, when you wake up and when you go to bed. 

3. You shouldn't eat food when it has expired. 

4. You should wear plastic shoes when you go to the swimming pool. 

5. You should blow your nose with a tissue when it is runny and throw the tissue in the bin afterward. 

6. You should shower and brush your hair. 

Can you think of other ways to stay healthy besides the ones we mentioned here? 

Our Systems: Our Bodies and Emotions 

As we go through life, we grow through life! Every year we are alive our bodies and minds grow and change! In life, we start as babies, and then go from being children, to adolescents, to adults, to elderly. 

Emotions

As we grow, not only do our bodies change but so do our emotions. As we grow older we may become more confident. As we live we will experience so many emotions. Here are some emotions we may feel: 

It is important to talk about your emotions and understand that whatever emotion you are feeling, other people have felt this too. Try this interactive worksheet to learn about the different emotions someone could feel. ------> How are you today? 

Children 

When we are children we grow the most! 

When we are children we learn to walk and talk. 

When we are children we learn how to use our bodies to do so many wonderful things, like run, dance, and ride a bike. 

When we are children we have to depend on adults to take care of us and teach us how to live.  

What are some things you have learned to do as a child?

What are some ways your body has changed as a child? 

What are some ways your emotions have changed from when you were younger? 

Adolescents 

When we are adolescents our bodies change very fast. As we go through puberty we grow taller, stronger and heavier. When we are adolescents we also grow more hair on our bodies. During puberty boys and girls bodies begin to look more different from each other. It is very normal during adolescents to experience a lot of different and new emotions. We become more independent but also learn how to become part of a group. 

To learn to be a part of a group, it is important to learn: 

1) How to be a good listener.

2) To be understanding.

3) To be respectful. 

Adults 

When we are adults our bodies stop growing. At this point our bodies are ready to have children. When we are adults we are better at understanding peoples emotions. Because adults have more responsibilities, they may suffer from stress and become tired after the day. 

What are some things you look forward to about being an adult? 

How do you think your parents are different from you? 

Elderly

 

When we are elderly our bodies change again. Our skin becomes wrinkly and our hair turns white. When you are elderly your muscles and bones will become more fragile. Although our bodies may become weaker, we become wiser. Having lived a long life, elderly people can give advice to younger people. 

Do you have grandparents? 

What is your favorite thing about them? 

What is something you look forward to about being elderly? 

Watch this video on how our wonderful body grows! 

Which stage of life are you most excited for and why? 

Our Systems: The Five Senses

The Five Senses

We use our five senses to experience the world, and recognize what is going on around us! Each of our five senses has a sense organ. Without our sense organs, we wouldn't be able to use our senses! 

Watch this video to learn about the five senses <-------- follow the link! 

Fill in the blanks below to test your knowledge of the sense organs! 

Activity 1: 

The organs of sight are the _______. 

The organs of hearing are the _______.

The organ of taste is the _______. 

The organ of smell is the ________.

The organ of touch is the _________. 

Our sense organs are used to identify different parts of our surroundings, match each sense organ with what it identifies!

Activity 2: 

Activity 3: 

For each of the sentences below, identify which sense(s) you use to tell you... 

1. That pan is hot! 

2. There is a car alarm going off.

3. Those chairs are orange. 

4. That soup is spicy. 

5. Someone must be backing cookies!

Check your answer here and see how you did :)   

Answers Activity 1: 

The organs of sight are the eyes. 

The organs of hearing are the ears.

The organ of taste is the tongue. 

The organ of smell is the nose.

The organ of touch is the skin. 

Answers Activity 2: 

Answers Activity 3: 

1. That pan is hot! You use your sense of touch.  

2. There is a car alarm going off. You use your sense of hearing. 

3. Those chairs are orange. You use your sense of sight. 

4. That soup is spicy. You use your sense of taste. 

5. Someone must be backing cookies! You use your sense of smell. 

 Family 

The parts of a family!

No two families are the same. Some families are big and some families are small. All families are unique and special. 

Some people that can be in a family are a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a grandmother, a grandfather, an aunt, an uncle, and cousins.  

How are you related to your family? 

A person's brother or a sister is their sibling. 

A person's grandmother is their mother or father's mother. 

A person's grandfather is their mother or father's father. 

A person's uncle is their mother or father's brother.

A person's aunt is their mother or father's sister. 

A person's cousin is their aunt or uncle's kid.

 Juliet's family

In my family, I have a father. My father's name is Harold. In my family, I also have a mother. My mother's name is Yvette. In my family, I also have two sisters. My older sister's name is Emilia and my younger sister's name is Annaliese. 

I love my family! They have taught me so much and show me so much support and care! 

Listen to this song to learn the different parts of a family!

Who are the different people in these families? 

Who is in your family? What is your favorite part of having a family?