A tool I have used to create a learning object is Coggle. My Coggle looks at different aspects of a typical post-secondary students' lifestyle (click the link above to take a closer look!).
The way I have used my Coggle to connect to my Genius Hour can be linked to the Health curriculum, specifically the Healthy Living Strand. Within the Healthy Living Strand for grade 6, a specific expectation (Healthy Eating - C2.1) states: students will apply their knowledge of medical, emotional, practical, and societal factors that influence eating habits and food choices (e.g., allergies and sensitivities, likes and dislikes, dental health, food availability, media influences, cultural influences, influence of family and friends, school food and beverage policies, environmental impact, cost) to develop personal guidelines for healthier eating.
This Coggle connects to this expectation because it is important that students understand all the different life factors that play into your ability to lead a healthy lifestyle. In my Genius Hour I have mentioned several ways in which students may face difficulties being able to eat enough healthy food in a day. Using a tool like this can help students look at all the facets of their lives that may help or hinder their ability to do so.
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