Central Academy TV/ Video Game Turnoff Challenge

{ Posted by teacher May 02, 2010 }

Central Academy TV/ Video Game Turnoff Challenge

Purpose: To re-think the role of television, why we use it and how and what for. Assess its impact on students, teachers, parents, children, individuals, etc.

How: Simply switch off or unplug your TV set for seven days and engage in a wide range of substitute activities.

Who: Individuals, children, families, students, groups, etc.

Where: In your homes, schools, libraries, businesses, congregations, etc. 

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TV

  • Number of 30-second commercials seen in a year by an average child: 20,000
  • Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children: 38.5
  • Number of minutes per week that the average child watches television: 1,680
  • Percentage of children ages 6-17 who have TV's in their bedrooms: 50
  • Number of violent acts seen on TV by age 18: 200,000
  • Hours per year the average American youth spends in school: 900 hours
  • Hours per year the average American youth watches television: 1500 (Almost a quarter of the year!)
  • Percentage of Americans that regularly watch television while eating dinner: 66

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
  • Write a letter to a friend or relative.
  • Learn to play the guitar or other musical instrument.
  • Put together a puzzle.
  • Visit the library. Borrow a book. Attend library activities.
  • Go ice skating or roller skating.
  • Visit the zoo.
  • Paint a picture, a mural or a room.
  • Attend a high school sporting event.
  • Find out about your area’s park’s activities.
  • Read a book aloud to your younger sister/brother.
  • Plan a picnic or barbecue.
  • Go bird watching.
  • Get out the family photo album.
  • Make crafts to give as gifts.
  • Watch the night sky through binoculars
  • Learn to cook.
  • Plant a flower, vegetable or herb garden.
  • Read a newspaper or magazine

 
  • Plan a slumber party.
  • Start a neighborhood basketball, soccer, or kickball game.
  • Go camping (even if it's just in the backyard!).
  • Start a diary/journal.
  • Go to a museum.
  • Take a nature hike.
  • Play board games
  • Start a community exercise group that power walks, runs, or bikes.
  • Read a story to your younger brother or sister.
  • Make up a story and write it down.
  • Ask an older family member to tell you a story about his or her childhood.
  • Bake two batches of cookies; one for your family and one for a neighbor.
  • Watch the night sky through binoculars
  • Visit a local bookstore.
  • HAVE A PARTY TO CELEBRATE TV Free

Secret Life of Teens

{ Posted by teacher April 22, 2010 }

http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/businesscareers/4903.html 

Please follow the link and read the article. Once you have read the article, respond to the forum.

He Never Gave Up!

{ Posted by teacher March 28, 2010 }

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