Weight of the World

Weight of the World is an educational program aimed at building youth awareness around the critical, emerging issue of obesity.

Key Benefits:

WoW offers teachers an opportunity to implement physical activity, healthy eating and overall healthy living into their curricula with:

• Curriculum connections to physical and health education as well as art (visual and drama), daily physical activity (DPA), language, social studies, media literacy, science and math.
• Comprehensive educational modules with lesson plans and activities (Grades 6 to Post- Secondary).
• Promising Practices, a searchable database where teachers can explore practices by grade, subject and province and link these activities back to their curriculum.
• The Administrators Guide is designed to assist School Administrators in creating and supporting a school environment that promotes health. A Health Promoting School the will benefit not only your students, but also your staff, parents and anyone who is part of your healthy school community.

Your students will enjoy lively animation and hard-hitting science, while the Weight of the World film reveals that obesity is not an individual problem, but one that requires changes in public policies and attitudes.

VISIT THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

“If you are a parent, teacher or youth leader - inspire the children of today to create a healthy world for tomorrow - put them up to the challenge.” Carrie - Childhood Obesity Specialist, Research

“Thoroughly educational and terrifically inspiring for both staff and students. This excellent resource will be a must for years to come!” Colin - Grade 5 Teacher