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The "Write Sport"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the history of sports in Iowa. In this sports lesson plan, 5th graders write a friendly sports letter and a how to directional writing. They write five entries in their journal from the point of view of a piece of...
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Peer Pressure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...
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Where Does the Blood Go?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate where the blood in our hearts travels by observing a diagram in class.  In this cardiovascular lesson, students examine their own heart by checking their pulse in class.  Students investigate a human body diagram and...
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How Do Foods Help Our Bodies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the specific elements found in food that keep us healthy.  For this healthy eating lesson, students identify proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins as part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation....
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Is Your Heart Getting a Good Workout?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners practice raising their heart rates through exercise.  In this physical education lesson, students discover the key to a healthy body is a healthy heart that must be exercised often.  Learners perform a sing along and march in...
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What Happens to Our Hearts When We Are Active?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars discover the benefits of a healthy heart through exercise.  In this physical education lesson, students participate in a few physical activities in order to get their hearts beating faster.  Young scholars examine a visual...
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Winter Olympics Scrambled Sentences

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Winter Olympics scrambled sentences instructional activity, students unscramble 2 sets of 8 words each, not interactively,  to make two sentences about Winter Olympics competition, with answers available.
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Bring on the World: Football Around the World

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the existence of football in the world. In this current events lesson, students examine how football is played using an interactive whiteboard. Students compare its existence in the United Kingdom and in African nations.
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True Champions Practice Points-Responsibility

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore personal responsibility.  In this character development instructional activity, students discuss and analyze a quote from Mia Hamm, a U.S. soccer player. Students brainstorm short and long term personal and team member...
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Sports Science Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this sport science quiz worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer and true or false questions regarding the science of athletic activity.
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Sports Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this spelling words worksheet, students unscramble 8 sports-related words. Each word is shown with jumbled letters. Students must write the correct letter order on the lines provided. 
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Crossword Puzzle About Sports

For Students 4th
For this crossword puzzle about sports worksheet, 4th graders fill in the puzzle about sports using the clues and the word bank on the page.
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Create Your Own Sporting Event

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use their imagination and language skills to create and describe their own sporting event. In this sporting event instructional activity, students brainstorm sports related vocabulary and identify their parts of speech. Students...
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A Healthy Lifestyle

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students view the PowerPoint presentation to learn the components of a healthy lifestyle. In this healthy lifestyle instructional activity, students view the PowerPoint presentation about a healthy diet, the importance of exercise, and...
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Happy Feet=Healthy Body

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the benefits of regular exercise.  For this physical health studies lesson, 4th graders create visual demonstrations to track their progress with physical fitness related goals.  Students discuss various types of...
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ABC Order Week 12 - Grade 7

For Students 7th
In this alphabetical order instructional activity, 7th graders put the 19 listed spelling words into alphabetical order in the space provided. A word bank in included.
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Irish Dancing - The Siege of Ennis

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice Irish Dancing. In this physical education lesson, students dance with partners to the song "The Siege of Ennis".
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Irish Dancing: The Walls of Limerick

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice their dancing skills. In this Irish dancing activity, students follow the provided instructions to dance with a partner in a group to the tune "The Walls of Limerick."
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Discovering Our Legacy of Giving

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. For this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Partner Switcheroo Stunt Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice tumbling skills. In this physical education lesson plan, students use their flexibility skills in order to follow the provided procedures to play Switcheroo Stunt Hunt.
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California Strut

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars perform the line dance California Strut. In this dance lesson, students listen to the music "Hot, Hot, Hot" and perform a line dance.
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Relating to Metric Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners study metric measurements in the sport of track. In this metric measurement lesson, students watch a video clip to help them understand the different starting points for a track race. Learners discuss the size of a meter and the...
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Get Your Ball

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students use a ball to improve their dribbling skills, defensive and offensive strategies, cardiovascular fitness, and cooperation. In this ball handling activity, students try to grab the ball and trap it from their partner. Partners...