Resources
Curriculum
The Metabolic Symphony Program takes an authentic learning approach to allow students to explore life science concepts in the context of relevant, real-world scenarios.
Some lesson activities require digital connectivity; however, the majority are low-tech to provide a respite from screens and encourage interaction and collaboration.
The Program can be delivered in either a low or high-tech classroom or community centre by one or more resident teachers/facilitators; or by a home-schooling parent or carer. The most appropriate student age range is 9 - 13 years depending on numeracy and literacy competence.
The curriculum consists of 21 x 50 minute turnkey lessons that explore human physiology and mindsets for healthy self-management, including:
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building a resilient and disciplined mindset towards diet and exercise
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explaining how food energy is metabolised
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understanding energy balance
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comparing the chemistry and nutritional quality of whole food vs processed food
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exploring how drinking water, exercising and sleeping can impact metabolism and, in turn, quality of life
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managing the stress of everyday life
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the health consequences of poor lifestyle
Lessons
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Each 50-minute lesson includes:
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Detailed delivery plan
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Digital presentations, including presentation scripts
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Student worksheets
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Group and individual activities
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Evaluation quizzes
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Fact Sheets to send home
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Music tracks (where applicable)
Alignment
The Metabolic Symphony Program originated in Australia and the Lesson Plans initially adhered to the Australian Curriculum. Today, it is available globally.
The human physiology and food science themes reflected in the Program are universal so, in order to align with diverse worldwide curricula, the Key lesson outcomes section in each Lesson Plan provides searchable keywords and phrases to support educators to align their lesson with local curriculum standards.
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Structure
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There is a logical order to some of the lessons to ensure student learning is scaffolded effectively. There are also self-contained lessons that can be introduced at any time, within a variety of learning contexts. Most lessons include a suggested homework activity (optional).​
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Educators can construct a term program exclusively of Metabolic Symphony lessons or re-purpose the Program collateral and YiYO games to embellish an existing life science education program.
Empowering parents and carers
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Education is more immersive and effective when parents and carers are enrolled to reinforce student learning at home.
The Metabolic Symphony Program includes instructions on how to run an introductory information session for families to explain the learning objectives.
Each lesson also includes one or more summary
Fact Sheets that can be sent home via email or home portal to keep parents and carers up to speed with their child’s new learning.
Fact Sheets
The Metabolic Symphony lifestyle education program has been packaged into a series of easy-to-read modules about how the metabolism works and lifestyle management strategies.
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Each Fact Sheet module includes a downloadable flyer and an interactive activity to support adults to transfer their new knowledge to children and teens.
In the classroom context, Fact Sheets are included in the Metabolic Symphony Program Lessons with the intent they are sent home to help enrol parents and carers in the lifestyle management principles that students are learning in the Program.
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If you would like to know more about how to keep your mind and body humming, opt in to our eNewsletter and receive one new FREE Fact Sheet each month, plus the latest scientific news and tips for healthy living.​
Metabolic Symphony Program Support
We are keen to support school, community and home educators.
Subscribers receive:
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10% discount on all purchases made
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FREE access to the:
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support ‘hotline’ to get questions answered and receive professional coaching to optimise delivery of the Program
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moderated discussion board to share tips and tricks with other educators, parents and carers
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the Metabolic Symphony monthly eNewsletter containing a FREE Fact Sheet and lifestyle management strategies to share in the classroom and at home
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automatic update of Fact Sheets when information changes.