Take the Cabot Calcium Crisis Challenge to the Classroom

Students & Teachers - Collect all of the information you need to run the challenge as a 6th to 8th grade activity.

America is in the Midst of a Calcium Crisis
Calcium deficiency is a chronic public health problem that begins early in life. Low calcium intake is one of the most significant nutrient deficiencies identified in the federal government's report, Healthy People 2010.

9 out of 10 women, 7 out of 10 men and 3 out of 4 teenagers do not consume enough calcium
After the age of 11, no age group achieves even 75% of its calcium requirements¹
10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis
18 million Americans have osteopenia, a precondition for osteoporosis wherein bones begin to thin

¹American Dietetic Association

Theme: Linking Calcium to Healthy Bones and Healthy Living- see our health facts page.

Grades: 6th-8th

Goal: Students are challenged to communicate imaginatively with their peers to encourage them to learn more about calcium intake and exercise and how important they are to healthy bones.

Method: From videos to stage productions, students can use a variety of mediums to spread the word. A team of judges, including students, will assess each project based on originality, creativity and the effectiveness of the message. Entries will be recognized for research content, innovation and creativity.

Subject Areas: Science/Health/Language Arts/Physical Education/Technology

How to take the Challenge Now

Please complete the following registration form. Once we receive your registration, we will connect you to the website where you can access all of the Challenge Activity Materials.

We look forward to hearing from you. As you go through the materials, please don't hesitate to let the Challenge Coach know if you have any questions or need advice.

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