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Nutritional Value of Foods
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of reading food labels carefully. He reviews a sample food label and explains each segment. He then explains how important it is to get in the habit of reading food labels carefully before purchasing...
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Be Grateful for Grains
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on grains.
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How Do I Read a Recipe?
Food Detective Berry Blue explains how to read a recipe card, why it’s important to check to make sure you have all the ingredients before starting, and why it’s a good idea to have a grown up make the recipes.
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Hitting a Ball
Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine demonstrate how to hit a wiffle ball off of a batting tee. They then talk about making the transition from hitting the ball from the tee to hitting a ball that is pitched to the batter.
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Throwing and Catching
Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine review the proper techniques for throwing and catching a ball. They practice with a small ball and with a playground ball. Coach Socrates then introduces Miss Palomine and your student to the game of “Hot...
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Controlling a Ball With Your Feet
Coach Socrates shows some video clips to Miss Palomine as he explains the proper way to kick a ball, whether for distance or for accuracy. He then talks about setting up an obstacle course to practice kicking and dribbling.
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Dribbling and Passing the Basketball
Coach Socrates shows Miss P a variety of exercises to help prepare for playing basketball.
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Floor Exercises
Coach Socrates shows Miss P a variety of floor exercises to strengthen and stretch her muscles.
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Working the Lower Body
Coach Socrates explains how the muscles work in the lower area of the body and why these muscles are so important. He then shows Miss Palomine some lower body strengthening and stretching exercises using a chair.
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Eating Healthy Away From Home
Dr. Algae provides your student with some simple strategies to make healthy choices when eating at fast food, and other types of restaurants.
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Adventures in Advertising
Dr. Algae talks about the way advertising affects our buying choices, especially foods and beverages. Dr. Algae provides some examples to illustrate how some advertising promotions use special techniques to make products look attractive.
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Snacks
Dr. Algae talks about making appropriate choices when snacking. He explains that snacks below 100 calories are the healthiest options. He then provides examples of nutritious snacks.
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A Dinner Discussion
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of eating a healthy dinner. He provides examples of healthy dinners, and encourages your student to eat a nutritious dinner each day.
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Table Manners
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of practicing good table manners and lists table manners your student should practice.
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Let’s Talk About Lunch
Dr. Algae addresses the issue of eating a healthy lunch every day. He provides examples of healthy lunches, and encourages your student to eat a nutritious lunch each day.
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Healthy Breakfast
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every morning. He provides examples of healthy breakfasts, and encourages your student to exercise, get plenty of sleep, and to eat a nutritious breakfast each morning.
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Let’s Go to the Gym
Dr. Algae talks about the benefits of joining a gym and describes some of the exercise classes that many gyms offer.
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How Much Should I Eat
Dr. Algae talks about the correct proportions of food groups your student should be eating at each meal. He gives an overview of the calorie requirements for a growing body, and how to ensure that your student is getting the proper...
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Caring For Your Changing Skin
Dr. Algae explains that during puberty excess oils collect on your skin. He then offers several methods for taking care of your skin and tips to help to reduce acne and blemishes.
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The Merits of Milk
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on the milk group.
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The Mile Run
Dr. Algae and your student focus on exercise number 4 of The President’s Fitness Challenge, the endurance walk/run. He then provides information to get the student prepared for the mile run.
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Caring For Your Changing Body
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of thoroughly cleaning your body on a regular basis now that your body is going through puberty.
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Flavorful Fruits
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on fruits.