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Learning Objectives:
AADE Learning Objectives
Depends on the questions used. Below is based on the sample questions.
Healthy Eating
• Describe the sources of carbohydrates and fat
• Understand that healthy eating influences blood glucose levels
Being Active
• Understand that regular activity influences overall fitness
• Understand that regular activity can improve blood glucose
Monitoring
• Assess how physical activity affects blood glucose levels
Problem Solving
• Work to keep problem-solving skills sharp
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Overview
A relay race to teach players about general diabetes knowledge
Age
7–12 years of age
Setting
Open field
Materials
• Approximately 14 frisbees
• 28 index cards for questions and answers
• 6–8 large inner tubes (large enough to fit over player’s body)
• Markers or pens
• Tape
FrontloadingDiscuss the importance of teamwork. When we don’t know the answer to a question, what
can we do for help? Players should have a basic understanding of the topic matter used for
the questions.
Set UpWrite questions on 14 index cards and set aside for the leader. Write the answers to these
questions on another set of 14 index cards. Attach one answer card to the underside of each
frisbee with tape. Spread the frisbees out in the center of the field.
Inner tubes should be lined up on either side of the playing field in a straight line,
approximately one foot apart from one another.
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PlayPlayers are divided into two teams and face each other at opposite
ends of the field. The leader reads a question from randomly drawn
question cards. Teams may discuss the question to determine the
answer. The first player on each team begins to make his/her way
through the inner tubes, putting them over his/her head and stepping out of each
tube. After finishing with the inner tubes the players run to the frisbees and turn over the
frisbees to find the correct answer. The team that finds the correct answer first receives 1
point. The leader and/or helper(s) turn over the frisbees before the next question is asked.
Frisbees can be moved around at this point. The next player then takes his/her turn and play
proceeds as above.
Example/Samples
Q: What is the name of a long-acting Insulin? (A: Lantus, Levemir)
Q: What is the name of a short-acting Insulin? (A: Apidra, Humalog, Novolog)
Q: What is the name of the cell that stopped functioning in the pancreas of a person with Type 1 diabetes?
(A: Islet Cell)
Q: Who discovered Insulin? (A: Banting & Best)
Q: In what city was Insulin discovered? (A: Toronto)
Q: What factors can affect blood glucose levels? (A: Activity level, Food, Insulin, Stress)
Q: Name one company that makes insulin pumps (A: Medtronic, Animas, OmniPod)
Q: In what year was Insulin discovered? (A: 1923)
Q: What food group does rice belong in? (A: Grains)
Q: What food group does an egg belong in? (A: Protein)
DebriefDiscuss the role of teamwork in diabetes management. Who are the members of our teams?
What role do they play?
Modifications/Adaptations
Questions and answers can be modified for various age groups and current knowledge of diabetes.
Incorrect answers (i.e. 1956, Humulin N, Fruits, Fats, etc) can be added to be certain that players select
the correct answers. Medical professionals, pharmacists, nurses, and dietitians could be available to
help answer players’ questions about the correct answers during the game to reinforce the importance of
teamwork.
Submitted By
Adapted By
Carol Simms, RN, Camp Nejeda, New Jersey; Nancy McNabb, RN, Camp
Nejeda, New Jersey
Jen Hanson, MEd, BEd, BKin, Connected in Motion