Project Description
Media literacy is
essential to understanding
and addressing children’s health concerns.
Today, children spend an average of 40 hours per
week watching television. This sedentary
lifestyle, combined with the steady flow of
commercial advertising has contributed
greatly to the increasing number of
overweight and inactive children.
Healthy and
Active Scott County Central
consists of three primary components
to address this issue:
• A Wellness Council
• New Classroom curriculum
• School-Home-Community Partnerships
These will
provide teachers, students,
and community members with access,
information and strategies to live more
healthy and active lives.
Program Objectives
• Engage students in healthy behaviors
• Provide Media Literacy and Health
training for teachers, parents and students
• Maintain a website to connect partners
with best practices and current
research
• Provide opportunities to participate in
healthy activities.
• Establish a creative outlet for student
produced advocacy