A Student's
Viewpoint
What We Learned from the Backpack Project
About Backpacks
-Always wear a backpack on both shoulders.
-Never wear a backpack on one shoulder.
-Backpacks can injure you.
-If you wear a backpack properly it can improve your posture by strengthening your back muscles.
-Heavy backpacks are a problem around the world.
-A backpack should not weigh more than 15% of your body weight and if you are a younger child not more than 10%.
- If you have too much weight cradle some things in your arms.
-If your backpack is heavy you should squat with your back straight and lift.
-Parents should check backpacks for things that are not needed.
-Backpacks should have padded straps.
-Wear runners not high heels when carrying a backpack.
- Do not wear a backpack if you have back problems or if you are overweight.
-Teenage girls are more at risk of back problems from backpacks.
In Math
-We learned to estimate the weight of backpacks in kilograms.
-We learned how to weigh backpacks on scales.
-We learned how to record information on a chart.
-We learned how to transfer the chart information onto a graph.
-We learned how to interpret the graph.
-We learned how to make questions about the graph.
-We learned how to use a calculator.
In Language Arts
-We learned how to spell the Math terms.
-We learned how to put information on a chart.
-We learned how to write questions.
-We learned how to write answers for the questions.
-We learned how to read Internet articles about backpacks.
-We learned how to highlight important information.
-We read the articles silently
-We read the articles out loud.
In Technology
-We learned how to use the
digital camera.
-We learned how to make a grid using Mircosoft 4.5.
-We made graphs using Mircosoft Works 4.5.
-We learned how to use Hot Potatoes to make a quiz.
-We learned how to put things on the Internet.