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Naked to the Eye

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study microorganisms. In this microorganism lesson, 6th graders explore the form and function of these organisms. Students use magnification during experiments on bread.
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3-Catch Basketball

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete a 3-catch basketball activity to improve their basketball skills. In this basketball skills lesson, students participate in a 3-catch basketball activity with defense.
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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 activity, students examine their own heart by checking their pulse in class.  Students investigate a human body...
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Olympic Flag

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars create an Olympic flag. In this Olympic flag instructional activity, students color the rings according to the directions, cut them out and arrange them correctly.
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Ten Points Football

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice football skills. In this sports lesson plan, students are divided into two teams, form a line, and given one football to practice throwing and catching techniques.
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Shoot and Score

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars practice accurately kicking a ball. For this gross motor skills lesson, students practice kicking a ball through the legs of a classmate, who is the "goal".
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3-Trap Hockey

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars practice making three hockey traps in a row. In this hockey lesson, students are split up into offensive and defensive players. Young scholars complete three consecutive traps.
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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. For this ball handling lesson, students try to grab the ball and trap it from their partner. Partners try...
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How Do Foods Help Our Bodies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars 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...
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Shooting Baskets- Relay Game

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students play a game.  In this basketball skills lesson, students work in teams to see whose players can all make a basket the quickest.
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Bean Bag Challenge

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice their eye-hand coordination through a bean bag game. They use their large muscles to move through a series of bean bag skills. They also utilize their listening skills.
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Teaching Fundamental Movement

For Teachers K - 6th
Students perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
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Problem Solving

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in completing various locomotor skills. In this physical education/literacy lesson, students explore the gym searching for Halloween items to return back to their "home". Additionally, students must be engaged in the...
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Leaping!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students properly leap and measure their distance. For this leaping lesson, students practice leaping for accuracy and proper form. Students estimate their leaps and measure with rulers. Students determine distance covered by the entire...
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Sponge Bob Day!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore and practice a variety of motor skills. In this physical education movement lesson, students rotate between 6 stations. Each station provides a Sponge Bob related activity which requires the children to use fine...
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Running

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in team activities and drills to practice running types and techniques such as high knee, skip running, back kick, big stride, etc... They participate in a 50 meter dash, relay race, and agility race.
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Fun Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students perform a dance step in physical education class. They move to the beat of the music, counting eight beats to a set of movements. Students walk forward four counts and do two jumping jacks. They walk backwards four counts and do...
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A Measure of Success

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore mathematics by cooking recipes in class. In this ingredient measuring lesson, students view several recipes in class they wish to cook and practice translating the recipe into a large enough creation that can feed the...
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We Are All In This Together

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete a variety of activities centering around insects. In this insects education lesson, students read People by Peter Spier and discuss the similarities and differences among people. Students gather and explore materials...
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Football Physics "Having A Ball With Projectile Motion"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the concept of projectile motion and identify the 3 components of projectile motion. They explore how physics applies to punting a football through punting activities and internet research.
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Money Management Part I: Money and You: An Introduction to Money Management and Budgeting

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discuss personal finance and create personal budgets. They discuss the importance of managing their money and how money management skills impact their future. Note: This lesson is intended for use with a SMART Board and...
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"Braiding and Weaving" Dance Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore braiding and weaving through dance. They create their own braiding and weaving dance.
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Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...
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Good Sportsmanship Leads to Home Run

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils share examples of good sportsmanship, then read a news article about a team helping an injured player score a home run. The teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then young scholars read the...