The footprint activity is a great way to get the students in the class to get to know one another. It is also a great way for the teacher to get to know the students if they don't know them yet. This activity is as challenging as the students wish to make it. It shows what each student is capable of.
To integrate this activity into another subject (health) you could have the students create a footprint of what "steps they take" to stay healthy. This would be a great way to see how the students eat and how much they exercise. The students can show what sports they are in, what physical activities
they like, what healthy foods they eat, if they walk a pet, or even if
they ride their bike or walk to school. It is important to show them that being healthy will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
