Students examine the functions of the heart and ways to maintain a healthy heart.  In this human body science instructional activity, students listen to Magic School Bus Inside the Human Heart, and diagram the human heart and blood...

Students consider the affects of space travel on the human body. In this human physiology lesson, students compare how the 5 different body systems work on Earth and in Space. Students then design a product that an astronaut could use as...

Young scholars investigate the functions of different body systems. They conduct research about the major body systems to attain information. The teacher prepares the room for the lesson. Students walk and talk through each major system...

Learners play VIP tag. In this physical education lesson, students practice their cardiovascular endurance and agility as they follow the provided directions to play VIP tag.

Learners 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.  Learners investigate a human body...

Students practice volleyball skill-related activities while working on cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Students 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.  Students examine a visual...

Third graders identify the relationship between physical activity and a healthy heart. Then they describe the long-term effects of daily physical activity on the heart. Students also distinguish aerobic from anaerobic exercises and ...

Students in a special education class work to improve their endurance. As a class, they complete the same exercises at the beginning of each class trying to increase the number of reps. They are also introduced to healthy eating habits...

Learners walk for a timed amount over a measured course and receive a paper marker for each 'lap' they complete. At the end of the time period the entire class counts off the total of their markers to determine how many miles have been...

Students complete an activity to improve their spatial awareness and loco-motor skills. In this spatial and loco-motor skills lesson, students pass a beanbag down the line of students.

Students discuss nutrition and how to make better choices with food. In this algebra and nutrition lesson, students discuss the way the body process food and the importance of nutrition for our cells. They discuss calories, fats and...

Students rotate through ten physical fitness stations. They perform various stretching and strengthening activities for three minutes at a time.