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Swimming Survivor Challenge II
Young scholars practice safe use of a spinal board for a potential spinal injury in the water. They use head-chin support and head-splint techniques for in-line stabilization with a partner.
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Sharks and Fishes
Students explain the role of the school of fish as the prey and the shark as the predator, as they participate in the game Sharks and Fishes. They demonstrate quick physical movement, and trickery, by sucessfully staying away from the...
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Strong Fingers
Pupils discover strength resistance of arms in different positions by practicing personal defense positions.
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Olympic Dream Makers
Tenth graders describe the philosophies behind the Olympic Games, identify historical facts related to the Games, and discover "up close and personal" facts related to an Olympian of their choice.
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Over the Line Whiffle Ball
Learners participate in Over the Line Whifle Ball, which allows for a high amount of practice hitting a whiffle ball with a bat.
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Throw and Catch Tennis
Students practicewith a racket, to learn strategies for moving the ball around the court and the importance of placing the ball in different spots .
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Catching Assessment: Part II
Students are given the opportunity to improve some of their catching skills. They practice catching using the cues of "pinky" fingers together to catch objects below their waist, and thumbs together for catching objects that are above the h
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Long Jump Roping Skills
Studentsare given an introduction to the skills they be learning and at what competency they need to perform to reach their desired performance assessment level.
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Partner Tag
Pupils find a partner. After they are with a partner have them find a good self space in the playing area. Identify one student as the chaser and the other as the dodger. After the dodger is tagged, students switch roles.
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Geography Golf
Students practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
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Rock It
Students dance in lines to "Baby Likes to Rock It" by The Tractors. They begin to learn dance formation: Lines or scattered facing same direction, and learn counts while rocking out to country music.
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Flying Disc Horseshoes
Middle schoolers practice accuracy throwing at targets. This lesson is intended to prepare students for Flying Disc golf.
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Macarena Basketball Review
Middle schoolers review the basketball skills learned in class and are challenged to perform specific skills to the beat of the music.
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Plus One Volleyball
High schoolers move towards the ball while maintaining a body position that permits them to pass the ball to their team mates.
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Basketball Assessment: Left Handed Layup
Students identify if their peers are using the correct cues when shooting a layup.
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Tendon Damage from Steroids
Students explain how using steroids can create problems for tendons in your body.
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Obstacles On Wheels
Students practice roller blading in a safe environment offering varying levels of skill challenges (slanted rope).
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Recipe Dance/Making Duets
Students create and memorize movement phrases within a specified structure and develop duets from the solo phrases.
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Single Lindy Mixer
Students learn and practice the Single Lindy dance steps with a variety of partners in a sociable and fun atmosphere. They dance with other partners and feel a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
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Summer Olympic Event Project
Students research the Summer Olympic Games and the activities that the athletes compete in. They select a topic area to research and complete the assessment piece.
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Roam the Halls for Fitness
Students use pedometers or digiwalkers to walk as many steps as possible during a class period (in the building hallways). They assess steps walked at the end of the period for prizes and/or goal setting.
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Discovery Pacing
Students run a lap as fast as they can. They discuss the problems of running that fast for longer distances and strategize a plan to pace themselves. They work with timing, distance and observation to practice monitoring their pace.
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Freeze
Middle schoolers practice recognizing and getting into proper position when playing defense.