Science Buddies
Science Buddies: An Aerobic Exercise: Yeast Metabolism and Aeration
This is a straightforward project on glucose metabolism in yeast. You'll grow yeast under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and measure carbon dioxide output to assess metabolic efficiency.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
PE Central
Pe Central: Getting Started With Traveling
Learners practice locomotor skills: walking, marching, galloping, skipping, and "basic traveling skills" during this fun aerobic gym class activity.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: In a Heartbeat [Pdf]
Apply knowledge of scatter plots to discover the correlation between heartbeats per minute before and after aerobic exercise.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cellular Respiration and Transport
The circulatory system transports substances between the exchange surface and cells. It delivers oxygen and glucose to the tissues for respiration, which is the release of energy to cells.