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Paper Bridge

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students view a video about bridges. They create their own bridge out of paper and share it with the class. They create an advertisement for a bridge shown in the film.
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Reading 2: Laughter Linked to Health, Happiness

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a selection about laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions.
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Get Ready to Safely Transport

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete multi-curricular activities to learn about trucks and transportation. In this transportation lesson, 4th graders answer questions about specifics for the trucking industry including safety questions and...
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Acoustical Ceiling

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate acoustical ceilings.  In this acoustical ceilings lesson, students construct a blueprint for an acoustical ceiling.  Students use area and perimeter of rectangles to construct their blueprint. ...
Interactive
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Reported Speech Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this reported speech quiz worksheet, students read an interview then interactively completes 15 multiple choice sentences in which quoted speech is changed to reported speech with immediate online feedback.
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Using a Metric Ruler

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore measuring with metric rulers. In this math instructional activity, students measure two-dimensional objects using metric units.
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Watch Out!

For Teachers 1st
First graders experiment with different sized balls and an incline plane to study how a heavy object push a lighter object. They examine the safety message of this instructional activity by showing their drawings of the crossbuck sign.
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What Goes in Must Come Out

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students monitor their calorie intake and energy expenditure. They keep track of daily data in a journal and assess and adjust their diets as appropriate.
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P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
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Space Presents Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research problems related to space. They complete a questionaire to direct their research before beginning. They create a database of moon and planet characteristics.
Interactive
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Question Formation II

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL questions worksheet, students complete 12 multiple choice question, completing questions correctly. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Graphing Inertia: An Oxymoron?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate Newton's Law of Inertia in order to create a context for the review of the use of different types of graphs. They practice gathering the data from an experiment and put it into the correct corresponding graph.
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Economics: Property Rights and the Rule of Law

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the economic value of property rights. In a classroom activity, "You're the Economist," they analyze actual research data from establishing land holding titles in Para, Brazil. They assess several case studies about the...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Weight Training

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An introduction course to weight lifting focusing on proper technique and understanding the biomechanics involved in the exercises. Curriculum includes a calendar, lecture notes, suggested reading, and video demonstrations.
Article
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Kids Health: Strength Training

For Students 9th - 10th
Strength training isn't just for people wanting to develop larger muscles. This article discusses many of the benefits associated with weight training and how to determine your appropriate level of involvement. Links to related articles...
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Weight Training Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides detailed information on weight-training and weight-lifting safety. The focus of the article is on safety tips, such as finding a teacher to train in the process, setting goals, and waiting until your body is ready...
Website
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Frozen Ropes: Baseball and Softball Training

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on a baseball/softball training camp. Read up on the style of the training and how it has been successful in the past.
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List of Strength Training and Weight Training Workouts

For Students 9th - 10th
Nutri Strategy provides a list of workouts for each particular muscle. This list is helpful when planning your strength training workouts.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
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Get Big: Pain in the Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the most common causes of injury when weight training.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train: Brachio Balance

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Help the dinosaur eat the leaf! It's the Claw Stars vs. the Prehistoric Predators in this balancing game. Click on the correct dinosaurs to add them to the rope until the weight of your team equals the weight of the other team.
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Kids Health: Strength Training

For Students 9th - 10th
TeensHealth help you answer the following questions on strength training: how do I get started?; "what are the dangers of strength training?"; and "what is a healthy routine?".
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The Training Station Inc.: Animated Exercise Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains over 100 animated exercise examples for weight training.
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
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,"...

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