CDC, Screen Time vs. Lean Time
Founded in 1946, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a government public health agency that conducts research to help track and prevent disease outbreaks and maintain national health statistics. In this interactive animation, the CDC makes recommendations for how much physical activity children should be engaging in daily, and offers fun ways for kids to get the necessary exercise.
Source: MakingHealthEasier.org
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Click to explore the site. http://makinghealtheasier.org/getmoving
Questions for Study and Discussion
After exploring the infographic, consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.
1. How does the animation compare and contrast “screen time” and “lean time”? For example, do the animations for each differ? Does the layout suggest a contrast? Explain.
2. Who is the audience for this animation? How can you tell?
3. What other alternatives for exercise would you list on the right? Create a list of five other fun activities that kids could do to get exercise.
4. Do you think the moving animations and clickable content help make the CDC’s argument more effective? Would this animation be just as effective as a still visual? Why or why not?