 Education
Blue Zones believes in empowering kids to Explore, Question and Act. Our educational program includes ready-to-use lesson plans and a Curriculum Guide correlated to National Standards.
The Blue Zones Program consists of four modules:
Our scientists travel to a different Blue Zone to identify common threads in lifestyles, diet, outlook and stress-coping mechanisms found in the world's oldest and healthiest people. Students learn with us as they direct a live expedition unlocking longevity's secrets in real time. >>
The Blue Zones Challenge is a four week heath and fitness program that empowers students to take charge of their own health. Our goal is for students to apply what they find in our Quests to their own lives. It's about creating their personal Blue Zones. >>
The Blue Zones Legacy Project is a multi-disciplinary research project for students to find "super seniors" in their community. We're turning kids into real scientific sleuths, using the same technique our team in the field is using to identify and learn from successful agers. >>
The Blue Zones Financial Challenge is a financial literacy program allows students to work toward a healthy and wealthy old age. >>
In addition, we have created a Resource section and an area just for Educators:
Much of what is discussed in the Blue Zones modules is based on commonly understood nutrition and fitness terminology. Yet with the decline in the amount of time spent teaching health, we have created a Glossary of terms we frequently use and a list of helpful books and Web sites to reference. >>
Our 2006-2007 Curriculum Guide is now available. Allianz is also offering $50,000 in classroom awards to teachers who best demonstrate innovation and effectiveness integrating two of the four Blue Zones programs as reviewed by the Blue Zones Board of Education Advisors and the Allianz Corporate Giving Committee. >>
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