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Curated OER

What is Democracy?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the facets of democracy. In this civic responsibility activity, students create a definition of democracy and discuss the difference between a spectator and a participatory citizen. Students discuss whose...
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Curated OER

Four Wall Handball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the sport of handball. After reviewing the rules of handball, they explore how to hit the ball without hurting their hands. Students discuss arm strokes and proper foot alignment and sidearm positions. Using proper...
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Curated OER

Dribbling Math Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice foot dribbling and hand dribbling with control. In addition it helps to reinforce math concepts.
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Curated OER

The Bones of the Body

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize the bones that make up the human body. They become more aware of the human body. Students experiment with this concept with a variety of items. They also work on this concept with dribbling a ball.
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Curated OER

Upside-down Dribbling!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice the overhead volley, using the proper cues.
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Curated OER

Hot Potato Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students throw and catch the ball provided to them. When the music stops, the student with the ball runs while the other one chases them.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Laggan Lard Butts' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Laggan Lard Butts by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a campaign to change the name of a school basketball team because it always loses. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning activities.
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: 3rd Grade Lesson: Realistic Fiction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A instructional activity in which young scholars use the book Allie's Basketball Dream by Barbara E. Barber to learn about the characteristics that define realistic fiction. Lesson includes direct...