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Curated OER

Reviewing Good Playing Habits

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The string section of your school orchestra can get a proper form make-over by incorporating this lesson. They reestablish proper playing form, posture, and sound as they compose an essay on how to maintain good playing habits during...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Golf - Lesson 1 - Intro, Full Swing, Stance, Posture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This is the first lesson out of nine in this golf unit. So, let's start at the beginning. A little history, some rules, and an introduction to golf terms. Practice the full golf swing without a club in hand. Focus on stance and posture....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Ready"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars have a clear definition of the what "ready" means in physical education. They are told the situation "ready" includes sitting in a good listening posture, eyes on the teacher, not touching other students and being quite...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Computer Ergonomics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify, demonstrate properly, and apply correct position and posture while working at the computer. They also demonstrate optimal posture and position at the computer workstation, including: sitting up with the arms held out...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Posture Perfect

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students brainstorm definitions for posture writing their responses in web format. They then will demonstrate their idea of correct posture while sitting. Then students will stand and demonstrate correct posture when standing.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Singing Lesson for Grades 5-8

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice their breath control and posture in this singing lesson. They sing with accurate pitch and rhythm. They sing the songs repeatedly while evaluating their breathing ability in small groups and then regroup as a class to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Correct Posture for Singing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners demonstrate correct body posture for proper singing technique, and accurately perform correct breathing technique in preparation for singing.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Dancing to New Heights

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils identify proper body alignment through experiencing proper sitting, standing or prone positions. They identify and demonstrate different types of movements.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Posture and Pantomime: Total Body Movement

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze posture and pantomime in an analysis of total body movement. In this body movement lesson, students read a chart of movements and the mood or attitude they convey. Students complete several space and observation...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Benefits of Good Posture

For Students 9th - 10th
Has your mom ever told you, "Stand up straight!" or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying-but they're not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can...
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Article
Virtual Salt

Virtual Salt: Ideas for Enhancing Oral Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A helpful review of important parts of your report and ways to strengthen it. SL.9-10.4 Presentation
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Do Healthy Habits Affect Your Bones and Muscles?

For Students 1st - 3rd
We all need good habits to be healthy and strong. Take a trip to a turtle farm set in the Cayman Islands to learn about exercise, eating right, correct posture, and bone health. Win stars for every correct answer and earn a certificate...
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Website
Other

Violin online.com

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn to play violin online. A complete beginning instructional course by a string educator. The resource would also be useful as a home tutor.
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eBook
Other

University of Vermont: The String Pedagogy Notebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for teachers, students, and performers of string instruments. Very indepth "how-to" descriptions, care information, procedural movies, and more.
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Website
Other

Healthy Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of well-organized information about computer-related health and ergonomics, such as proper posture, keyboard positioning, monitor placement, eye fatigue, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plenty of practical tips for creating a safe...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Do You Have Good Posture?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the bad posture people often develop while sitting at a computer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Do You Have Good Posture?

For Students 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about posture and problems created by sitting at a computer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in understanding cause and effect.
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Article
Other

Spine Universe: A Heads Up on Posture

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how good posture can be one of the best preventative measures one can take to avoid pain. The article shows diagrams of spines with proper posture and how it's never too late to help your spine.
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Handout
Other

Correct Posture

For Students 9th - 10th
This Aikido site discusses the importance of good posture and ways to help achieve it. Includes "Natural Stance Instructions," to help with posture.
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Website
Other

Alexander Technique for Musicians

For Students 9th - 10th
A website which supports an alternative method that musicians can use to cope with the physical demands of their profession. Some of the information is designed for specific instruments and the voice.
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Website
Other

The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique

For Students 9th - 10th
A website for learning about this alternative approach to coping with the physical demands that performers face. The site has a wealth of useful information and resources.
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Website
Other

Alexander Technique International

For Students 9th - 10th
The international website of the Alexander Technique, an alternative method of coping with the physical stresses that many performers encounter. Lots of resources, including a list of those who teach the method.