Summary
Is something weighing you down? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby discuss the topic of body weight! You’ll learn all about losing weight, dieting, and how a doctor can help. Find out what you can do to feel better about yourself and live a healthier life. Discover the three general body types and how they are different, and what role genetics can play in your body’s shape and size. Tim will also explain how to eat well, what makes a balanced diet, and he’ll give you a ton of reasons why exercising is beneficial and important for maintaining a healthy body inside and out. Body weight can be a pretty heavy issue!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Body Weight:
- What is one new thing you learned about body weight?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining body weight.
- Draw or give one example of your own.