Lesson 4.3 - Blue Zones

  • Lesson 4.3 - Blue Zones

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    Explain how to create a blue zone environment to promote health

    Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    Create a blue zone environment to help a community become healthier

    • Independent Work to Finish Before Class:

      1. Study the glossary + Do the glossary quiz
      2. Read the lesson article + Watch the 2 Videos + Answer the questions
      3. Post your notes from the reading in the homework forum
      4. Do the exit card

    • Reading: Blue Zones File

      Homework Questions:

      1. What is a blue zone?
      2. How much of a person’s lifespan is determined by genes versus lifestyle choices?
      3. What are the 5 blue zones? Which one is closest to where you live?
      4. Explain the Power 9 things that all blue zones have in common.
      5. What kind of diet do people in blue zones eat?
      6. Read about the 5 blue zone descriptions. What surprised you?
      7. What is the “life radius” and how do we use it to help people be healthier?
      8. What are four things they did at Albert Lea to make the community healthier, and what were the results? 

    • Lesson 4.3 Glossary

      Put the glossary terms in your homework notes. Study them and then do the glossary quiz (without peeking at the answers). 

    • Lesson 4.3 Glossary Quiz

      Do this quiz to check that you've learned the key words for this lesson. This quiz does not count for your grade. 

    • Lesson 4.3 Homework Forum

      Post your homework answers here by 1 hour before class to get feedback from the teacher.


    • Lesson 4.3 Exit Card Questionnaire

      Do this survey to reflect on how the lesson went for you.

    • Blue Zone Videos

    • Okinawa:
    • Loma Linda:
    • Lesson 4.3 Check Your Understanding Quiz

      Do this quiz when the teacher says so during class. This quiz counts for marks and can only be done once.