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The Works'
Me Lab
is a compilation of several hands-on activity labs focused on teaching children to think about their health at an early age and to make healthy choices regarding nutrition and exercise. Me Lab has 10 activity stations that explore different aspects of health and wellness. Score Cards are available for kids to record their results after visiting each station.
Check out these cool station in Me Lab:
Nutrition:
An interactive game that asks questions about the food pyramid and nutrition. For every correct answer, the player receives a piece of nutritious food to build a healthy meal.
Wii Get Fit:
Two Wii game consoles to play several fun and interactive Wii Fit games.
Measure Me:
Step on the scale to discover how much you weigh and stand up tall for an accurate height reading.
S-T-R-E-T-C-H:
A fun sit and reach activity to test your flexibility.
Hang Time
: Test your strength by pulling yourself up on the bar then use the clock to time how long you can hold your own weight.
Balance:
A fun way to see how long you can stay balanced on a skateboard. Hop on and time yourself on how long you can stay on without tipping.
Vertical Leap:
Measure your vertical leap by standing and reaching up as far as possible to place a marker on the station. Then, jump straight up to place a second marker and measure the difference.
Eye See:
Test your vision on an eye chart and do other cool color tests.
Inside Out:
Get a sneak peak into the internal body. Identify organs and bones then learn why they are all important in keeping us healthy.
Blood Pressure:
Take your blood pressure and discover what the results mean.
Healthy Lifestyles:
Provides information about the harmful effects of smoking and safe ways to exercise.
Here's a sneak peak at what The Works' Me Lab has in store for you...
Balance Station
Eye See Station
Hang Time Station
Inside Out Station
The Works Me Lab
Measure Me Station
Nutrition Station
Vertical Leap Station
Wii Get Fit Station
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