Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Brain Reflex System And How It Works

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore reflexes. In this biology lesson plan, students discover the basic facts about the reflex systems of the brain as they take part in hands-on activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

It's a Noun Thing!--Names of Things

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this names of things worksheet, students participate in a hunt for things as nouns. Students look over a list of 12 words and place an N on the line next to each noun and an X next to each word that is not a noun. Students list 3 of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snake Scramble

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars move safely through general space
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eggs for Fitness

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students actively participate in a fitness-enhancing activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Signers Search

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students take part in an activity that allows them to learn the names and some interesting facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence while having fun and participating in physical activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pendulum Motion Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment with simple pendulums to determine the validity of an equation for all angles. Students discover the usefulnes and limitations of approximations in science. Using spreadhseets and a java applet, students observe the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Synonym Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this synonym worksheet, students circle a synonym for 15 given words. Students choose the synonym from a set of 4 words.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Homonyms

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this homonyms word search worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle and word search for the given clues and homonyms.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Skipping Science: An Experiment in Jump Rope Lengths

For Students 9th - 10th
A great experiment to determine how different lengths of rope influence the rate of jumping with the rope. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a...
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Jump Rope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about jumping rope at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention you can find out the health benefits of this exercise, what you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some good tips, and even the full...
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.
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Jumping Numbers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Practice jumping and landing with both of their feet in this gym-class activity, which requires young scholars to solve simple math problems. Materials required include: hoops, cards, dice, jump ropes, cones, music, and worksheets.
Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Jump Rope Competition

For Students 4th
Read "Jump Rope Pro," a short literary text, and then answer ten reading comprehension questions that follow.
Lesson Plan
Other

Active for Life: Jumping, Hopping & Skipping

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A series of activities to practice motor skills using jump ropes, cones, and hula hoops.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Double Dutch

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how to jump double dutch, and watch kids perform different double dutch moves. See how kids use the scientific method to find out what has a bigger effect on jump rope performance - hearing or seeing.
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Fitness Race Track

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In the gym, set up a "fitness race track" where students can both run and participate in a variety of exercises like push-ups, crunches, and jump roping. A great warm-up activity to precede a sport or physically-demanding lesson.
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Hoop Jumper

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice and improve their jumping and landing skills through using different types of jumping patterns. This fun gym-class activity, which is a variation of "tag," reqires music, hula hoops for each student, and vests and foam...
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Twelve Days of Winter Break

For Teachers 6th - 8th
At this website, find exercises for each of the "Twelve days of winter break." Stay fit during the holidays and work these simple exercises into your daily routine.
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...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: Magic Box Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As a teacher jumps rope, students determine the arithmetic pattern. Printable lesson.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: I Don't Like Sports, So How Can I Stay Fit?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for kids who aren't inclined to playing sports but who want to stay in good physical shape. Here, read about various fun activities, chores, and games that will help keep your muscles strong and your heart and...
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Playing

For Students 9th - 10th
Playing shows kids playing jumprope and asks your students to create their own jump rope rhyme.
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Physical Education Lesson Plans: Pe Central

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An outstanding site for PE lesson plan ideas, Classroom Management ideas, health lesson ideas as well as ideas for field day activities. The lessons are broken down by grade levels. Ideas to teach a comprehensive physical education program.

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