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Heart Rate

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students move through a variety of locomotor skills at different paces to see how they affect their heart rate. In this health, human body, and physical activity lesson plan, students measure their heart rate and discuss health. A...
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Environmental Awareness — Think Global, Act Local

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the different hazardous wastes and the dangers they post to the environment. In this physical science lesson, students brainstorm ways to dispose them properly. They create a short story, song or poem to conclude the...
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The Flying Paperclip

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate items that interrupt magnetic fields. For this physics lesson, students explain why the paper clip in the experiment seems to fly. They write a detailed explanation of what they did in this activity.
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The Ups and Downs of Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a visual timeline of skyscrapers built in the past 20 years. In this physical science lesson plan, students research important facts about the building. They discuss the challenges architects face when building skyscrapers.
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Magnetic Field

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how compass and Gauss meter detect a magnetic field. In this physics lesson, students build their own Gauss meter and sensor based on given procedure. They cite real world applications of magnetism.
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Electromagnetic Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the nature of electromagnetic spectrum through a series of experiments. For this physics lesson, students determine how light behaves under certain circumstances. They explain how humans perceive colors.
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WiTricity Explained

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how electricity is transferred from source to load without actual wires connecting the two. In this physics instructional activity, students explore how wireless electricity was discovered. They cite practical...
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Kite Experiments and Building Information

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students build their own kite following certain procedures. In this physics lesson, students explain the aerodynamics concepts involved in flying kites. They trace the development of aviation.
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Trajectory and Range of a Projectile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the factors affecting projectile trajectory. In this physics lesson, students calculate the range, time and speed of projectiles using mathematical equations.
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Thermo and Fluid Dynamics of a Homemade "Lava Lamp"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct their own lava lamp using simple substances. In this physics lesson, students explain how difference in density causes convection. They solve for forces and buoyancy using mathematical equations.
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Fit for Our Future

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students understand the importance of physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle.  In this health lesson students create a display and presentation about what they learned. 
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Simple Machines, Engines and the Environment

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane. In this physics instructional activity, 4th graders identify the different types of simple machines and their uses. They give examples of compound machines.
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Science Lessons for Grade 11

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore different activities in biology, physics and chemistry. In this science lesson, students examine chromosomes using a microscope and explain their significance in sustaining life on Earth. They investigate alkanes and...
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Quick and easy PE games

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students praactice flexibility, endurance and training. They participate in physical education games such as hockey, "GOAL Bats" and basketball skills training.
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Physical Interdisciplinary Activity

For Teachers K
Students discover directions and their motor skills by participating in a physical education activity.  In this direction following lesson, students are asked to perform certain physical actions all at once and with the teacher's...
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Describing the Physical Features of the Habitat

For Students 5th - 6th
For this habitat worksheet, students describe the physical features of the habitat. Students list information for the lay of the land, amount of water, tree features, elements exposure, and farming effects.
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Physical Education - Gallop

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice galloping. In this gross motor skills lesson, students review how to jump and hop using a jump-rope and hopscotch. The teacher shows the steps to gallop and they hold a noodle and pretend as if they are riding a...
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Assessing Motor And Physical Fitness Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students assess and challenge themselves in a wide variety of fitness and motor skill areas throughout the school year.
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Internet Research in Physical Education

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students take an active role for their own exploration. They are given the tools that enable them to find information about a specific topic on their own. Students choose from the different units that they have studied at the time:...
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Bow and Arrow - physical education

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice archery. In this archery lesson, students see how to shoot the bow and hit a target. They attempt to hit balloons that are attached to a target.  
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Family and Physical Education Nights

For Teachers K - 5th
Students, in grade levels, perform a program of events that they have participated in throughout the year. Each grade level has their own night and extra nights are arranged for family nights. They then are asked to teach their parents...
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Physical Education Pre-Assessment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students assess what they think and do during PE class by filling out an assessment form.
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Physical Education Pre-Assessment (K-2)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils assess what they think and do during PE class by filling out an assessment form.
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Physical Bean Bag

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice throwing beanbags at moving targets. They work in pairs and aim at particular targets. They participate in a game utilizing the color of the beanbag and their dexterity.

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