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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Rocking the Boat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Become an engineer for a day and discover the best way to keep from rocking the boat in this engineering science fair project. When a ship rocks back and forth, it can make people seasick, but also it makes it dangerous for jets to land...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: She Shoots, She Scores!

For Students 6th - 8th
While watching an ice hockey game, have you ever wondered what differentiates a good player from a great player? For sure, the great player is athletically superior to the good player. But maybe it is a combination of athleticism and...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Teachers:dragonfly Tv Cup

For Students 3rd - 8th
Apply knowledge of motion, forces and lift while sailing a boat around a race course.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Pump It Up: Mountainboarding Speed and Control

For Students 6th - 8th
Are you a "lawn shredder"? Do you like nothing better than carving a sweet path down a mountain on your souped-up skateboard? If so, then this mountain boarding sports science fair project is for you. You'll investigate tire pressures...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Friends: Summer Camp: Take Chances, Make Memories

For Students 3rd - 5th
Resources for young camp-goers to help them prepare for summer camp, overcome anxieties, know what to expect, what to pack, and how to get the most out of their experience.
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Activity
Other

Jumping Into the Curriculum: Gr 4 6 Cross Curricular Activities [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
Document presents jumping activities that teachers can incorporate into the classroom. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 6 9 14: 91 Year Old Charlotte Woman Sets New Marathon Record

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about a 91 year old marathon runner and her new record.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Body Awareness: Throwing Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson helps the students to get familiar with the movement of their bodies. Also helps to develop their underhand throwing.
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Create and Play: Camping at Lost Lake

For Students 1st - 2nd
Learn what it's like to go camping in the wilderness. Book includes audio narration in 7 additional languages with text in English.
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Create and Play: Riding Ripley

For Students 1st - 2nd
Learn what is involved in riding and taking care of a horse. Includes audio narration in English and Turkish with text in English.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Central: 3 5 Lesson Idea Menu

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pecentral provides fantastic physical education lesson plans specific to 3-5th grade. Site includes search menu which allows specific searching. Searchable areas include: aquatics, balancing, cooperative, dribbling, fitness, jumping,...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Funology: Games

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Here is a list of games for elementary age children. The games include simple directions, and can be played in a variety of settings and with a variety of number of players. Includes games for one player and games for indoor and outdoor...
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Pearson Education: Athletic Code of Conduct: Snowboarding

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will analyze the rules of snowboarding as established by the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) in order to help them develop an athletic code of conduct for elementary school students. This code of conduct...
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Healthy Hopping

For Students 3rd - 8th
Jumping rope is great exercise! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games. Also, includes tips on healthy eating.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Baseball

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides baseball information on the kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and a quick tip guide to help you hit, throw, and catch the ball.
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Skateboarding

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about the sport of skateboarding! Find out what kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, some fun facts about the sport, and some tips on the different styles of skateboarding!
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Cheerleading

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about the sport of cheerleading! Find out what kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, what kind of arm motions and jumps you will need to learn, and some fun facts!
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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Soccer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about the sport of soccer! Find out what kind of equipment you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, fun facts, and some tips to get you moving!
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Snow Skiing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about skiing at this great site! Find out what's the right equipment to use, how to stay warm on the slopes, how to play it safe, and some tips to get you started!
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Football

For Students 3rd - 6th
Here you can find some great information about the sport of football! Learn what kind of equipment you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some basic football moves throwing a ball, catching a ball, etc.), and some fun facts!
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Why No Fans Were Allowed at Mlb Game in Baltimore

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the events in Baltimore that led to the decision not to allow any fans into the stadium to attend a Major League Baseball game in May 2015. Includes video.
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Olympics

For Teachers 6th
A comprehensive learning module on the significance of the Olympics that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the...
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Website
Other

Ed Gate: Gateway to the Summer Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
EdGate offers a comprehensive overview of the Summer Olympics of 2004. Content includes detailed information about Athens, featured sports, and Olympic facts. Cross-curricular Olympic-themed lessons plans are also available.