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Playing Vocabulary Basketball

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners view a slide show featuring famous athletes and educational institutions that have played a part in the history of basketball. They participate in a game in which a basketball is tossed from person to person as facts and...
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Black Tiger Academy Martial Arts Fitness Unit – Lesson 4

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”—William James. Black Tiger Academy’s martial arts lesson four of 20 introduces several other styles of martial arts and a little...
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Ancient Olympic Games Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Ancient Olympic Games worksheet, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to find the answers to five multiple choice questions regarding the history of the Olympic Games.
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Winter Olympic Games History

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this Winter Olympics worksheet, young scholars use the library or Internet resources to find the host city or country, number of competing men, number of competing women, and number of nations competing from 1924-2002.
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Now's the Time to Learn About the Ancient Greek Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can take advantage of the history of the Olympic Games to teach about the contributions of the Ancient Greeks.
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Cardboard History

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars investigate the history of baseball and create baseball cards based on research they have collected about early baseball players.
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World Series History Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this World Series learning exercise, students participate in an Internet scavenger hunt to locate the answers to five short answer questions associated with the history of the World Series.
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Opening the Olympic Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the history of the Olympic Games, including the opening ceremonies. In small groups, they create Olympic flags using symbols that represent their country and communities. In phase two of the lesson, students work in...
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Comparing the Ancient and Modern Olympics: A Venn Diagram

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students compare and contrast today's Olympic Games to those held in ancient Greece. They read newspapers, conduct Internet research, watch TV coverage of current Olympic Games and organize their findings on a Venn diagram.
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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution activity, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...
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Winter Olympic Games Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
While the world watches the Winter Olympic Games, children can learn about the history, and traditions of this great event.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dance

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Erin go bragh! Enliven your St. Patrick's Day celebration by teaching your class members some of the combinations found in traditional Irish step dancing.
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A CHANGING NATION

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the history of Canadian success in team sports; to increase student appreciation of the historical context of team competitions; to explore how Canadians have defined themselves and the nation through team sports.
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Cattle Drive

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore cattle drives. In this United States history and letter writing lesson, students write a letter to their family predicting possible problems that were encountered by participants in cattle drives. Students design brands,...
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Canoe and Kayak

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students explore canoes and kayaks. For this canoe and kayak lesson, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak.  Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order to...
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Archery

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students study archery. In this archery instructional activity, students develop basic archery and hunter safety skills. Students discuss the history of archery and bow hunting.
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March Madness Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this March Madness worksheet, student utilize the Internet and one specific website to answer five multiple choice questions associated with the history of basketball.
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Saluting Babe Ruth, the Bambino

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For first-hand research experience, learners study the achievements of baseball hero, Babe Ruth. They gain a better understanding of the game, especially the role of a home run. They then use their research findings to create displays...
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CCSS Unit Design Template for PE

For Teachers K - 12th
From baseball and tennis to capture the flag and four-square, here is a great document that will help you design your next unit on a sport-related activity. 
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Hanukkah Game

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a game involving their motor skills. With a partner, they are given a menorah and bean bags and they decide who carries the candles. After discussing the history of Hanukkah, they practice their locomotive skills.
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Hockey Report

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this report planning worksheet, students write a report on ice hockey. Included pages are the history of hockey, hockey teams, famous athletes, and reasons why students like hockey.
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Football Facts Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this football facts instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to find the answers to five short answer questions regarding the history of football.
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Where the Parks Are

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research major league baseball in United States and Canada. In this baseball history lesson, students use a map of the United States and Canada to find and label each major league team. Students then color the home cities of the...
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Olympics in Brazil

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The preparations being made for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro can provide many learning opportunities for students.

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