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WebMD

Web Md: Weight Loss Exercise and Weight Control

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD provides a page on exercise. Content discussed includes the benefits of exercise, what type of exercise is best to do, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and some examples of easy-to-do exercises.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Healthy Eating: It's Up to You

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know much about healthy eating? This site offers an abundance of information about food facts, nutrients, and fitness, with diagrams, activities, tips, and a quiz to enhance your learning.
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media

For Teachers K - 1st
PBS's source for teachers, covering all subject areas. This is a site that has so much wonderful information as well as interactive activities that you are sure to find something that would be useful in your classroom.
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Cboces: Migrant Education Program: Pump, Jump, Thump!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Shows activities children do that keep their hearts healthy. Includes audio narration in 13 additional languages with text in English.
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Lesson Plan
Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College: Evolution, Ecology, Diversity: Evolution by Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After looking at examples of natural selection and doing a simulation activity, students investigate further by playing a simulation game and analyzing the data they collect. They then examine evidence of natural selection for the...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Ideas: p.e. Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This website is a great resource to discover new physical education activities to bring to the classroom. Activities are grade appropriate (although keep in mind this is a British site and curriculum standards may differ).
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Workout Time!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Provide a fun way to stay healthy with these 30 second workouts from Arthur: "Arthur Weighs In."
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Brain Break I See Sports Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this brain break lesson, young scholars act out different movements, using their psychomotor skills, found in sports.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Minute to Win It Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson is based on the popular game show, Minute to Win It. Students work as a whole class to perform various exercises for one minute in order to gain points.
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Healthy Me: Move!

For Students Pre-K - K
Look at all the ways young children move their bodies when they are playing. Book has one word per page. Includes audio narration in 17 additional languages with text in English.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Marathon Kids

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a program called Marathon Kids that is designed to teach children to be physically active. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Bean Bag Challenges

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn physical fitness terminology as they participate in a bean bags activity.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Sports Screeners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine how physical activity and sports are depicted in movies and on television. Hypothesize how images of physical activity and sports depictions in entertainment can influence young people's attitudes and behaviors.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: It's Time to Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
This 4-page article provides tips for exercising and doing physical activities in a variety of situations. Learn how to exercise and have fun in different types of weather and read about ways to participate in physical activities in...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Ex Factors

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about the importance of physical activity on the body. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Student Nutrition and Body Image Awareness Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about food, nutrition, fitness, and how to balance health and college activities. Topics included are weight, fitness, diet, nutrition, and body image. The resource consists of information on workshops, classes,...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Motivating Youth to Get More Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Determine the primary cause for the increase in overweight youth in the U.S., and examine associated health risks. Investigate media targeted to youth, strategize a plan to motivate teens to exercise more, then implement the plan.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: T'ai Chi

For Students 9th - 10th
T'ai Chi is a form of martial arts that has benefits beyond self-defense. Check out this article to see how T'ai Chi can improve your flexibility and strength. Links to related sites are also included.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Pilates

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people use and support Pilates, a form of resistance training. Learn more about the background of Pilates and how you can incorporate it into your exercise rourtine. Links to similar sites are also provided.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade: Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise

For Students 2nd - 4th
Gabriel is a samba dancer in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the healthy lifestyle habits he follows to stay fit.
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Article
Curated OER

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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Website
University of Florida

University of Florida: Sport Clubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on sport clubs at the University of Florida. Contact information is provided if you are interested in joining.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Studying Evolution With Digital Organisms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students observe natural selection in action and investigate the underlying mechanism, including random mutation and differential fitness based on environmental characteristics. They do this through use of the free AVIDA-ED digital...

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