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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Intermediate PE Activity-Walk Across the USA

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners, in teams, in physical education classes, attempt to collectively "walk across America." They measure a mile of walking distance at their school and then track how many they walk. They trace the miles on an actual map,...
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Website
Other

Ncaa Cross Country

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about cross country, for male and female teams.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Frontline World Story: Kenya Run, Lornah, Run

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS Frontline world story is about a Kenyan world class runner. The runners name is, Lornah Kiplagat, and she uses her prize money to fund a high altitudes training center in Kenya. Her facility provides women with an opportunity to...
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Article
San Diego State University

Coaching Science Abstracts: Volumes

For Students 9th - 10th
Technical journal's articles discuss issues in training and nutrition, with such topics as altitude training and psychological activity.
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Handout
Other

E Notes: Hugh Mac Lennan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Canadian author and essayis Hugh MacLennan that includes information about his principal works and criticism.
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Website
Other

The Runner's Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, put together by a former high school and college runner, offers cross-country runners training and nutrition advice.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Hugh Mac Lennan Is Dead at 83; A Canadian Novelist and Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 1990 article recalling the career, education, and personal thoughts of Canadian author Hugh MacLennan.