Introductory question

How does your body and energy change throughout the day depending on the amount of movement you do?

Explanatory summary

The group register your daily physical activity (steps, active minutes), organized by data in tables and represents results with basic graphics for interpret patterns. Self-care, critical thinking and informed decision making are encouraged. The proposal is adaptable to contexts with or without technology.

Skills to be developed

cognitive

  • Formulate researchable questions and simple hypotheses.
  • Organize and analyze data (counts, averages).
  • Interpret graphs (bar/line graphs) and communicate findings.

socioemotional

  • Self-knowledge and self-regulation of healthy habits.
  • Collaborative work and agreements.
  • Respect for individual differences.

practices

  • Systematic measurement and recording.
  • Responsible use of technology (if any).
  • Clear presentation of results.

UNESCO/ODS Health and Wellness ABP Mathematical competence

Materials needed (with alternatives)

Base materialLow-cost / recyclable alternatives
Step counter or smart watch
  • Phone with step app (offline).
  • School pedometer.
  • Manual recording with stopwatch.
Notebook or chart paper
  • Recycled sheets + cardboard as a clipboard.
  • Plastic sleeve + erasable marker.
Graphing tool
  • Grid + pencils.
  • Printed templates.
  • Local spreadsheet (offline).
Measuring tape / cones
  • Plastic bottles as markers.
  • Chalk to delimit areas.

Adapt options according to context and security.

Step-by-step guide with estimated times

  1. Activation and purpose 8-10 min - Discuss the guiding question and agree on the variable (steps/minutes) and time of recording.
  2. Table design 10-12 min - In pairs, assemble columns: date, time of day, measurement, observations.
  3. Measurement 20-30 min - Simple circuit or short walk; roles: measuring, recording, safety.
  4. Organization and graphics 12-15 min - Complete final table and create graph (manual or digital); calculate average.
  5. Analysis 10-12 min - Compare times/teams; identify patterns and possible causes.
  6. Conclusions 6-8 min - Draft 2-3 realistic recommendations to move more, safely and inclusively.

Suggested organization: couples or trios; signposted areas; intensity adapted to age and needs.

Comprehension and evaluation questions

  • Comprehension: What variable do we measure and why?
  • Analysis: At what time of the day was there the most activity, and what might have influenced it?
  • Application: How would you adjust the plan if there is less recess tomorrow?
  • Metacognition: What did you learn about your habits?
  • Communication: How would you explain your chart to your family?

Pedagogical conclusion

Linking bodily experience with data reading promotes healthy habits, quantitative thinking and collaboration, fostering informed decisions for personal and community well-being.

Evaluation rubric

CriteriaIn developmentSatisfactoryFeatured
UnderstandingPartially identifies target and variable.Explain what is measured and its relationship to health.It connects measurement with concrete improvement actions.
Data loggingIncomplete records or records with errors.Complete and legible records.Accurate, verified and clear records.
Analysis and graphicsConfusing graph; little interpretation.Correct charting; identifies basic patterns.Clear graph; interprets and proposes explanations.
TeamworkParticipate with support; unclear roles.Collaborate by fulfilling roles.Supports peers and improves the team process.