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Is it Olympic Time?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the Winter Olympics by studying the geography of the 2010 Vancouver games.  In this competitive sports lesson, students identify the planning and preparation needed to produce an event like the Winter Olympics....
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Numbers in the News

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners examine numbers used in the real world by reading newspapers.  In this number identification activity, students explore popular newspapers and attempt to find numbers in prices, temperatures, dates, sports scores, etc....
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Canoe and Kayak

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students explore canoes and kayaks. In 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...
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Australia Today

For Students 4th - 7th
In this geography worksheet, students write two facts about Australian people, culture and sports. They fill in a chart that explains what native Australian foods such as damper, pavlova, vegemite and lamingtons are.
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Circle Graphs

For Students 8th - 9th
In this circle graphs worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include reading various circle graphs. First, they use graph 1 to determine how many students preferred which sport. Then, students use graph 2 to determine the...
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"Tennis"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about the sport of tennis. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Cultural Differences and Similarities

For Students 4th - 7th
For this ESL activity worksheet, students examine cultural differences and similarities as they record their answers concerning weather, religion, sport, traditions, food, and education.
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Dribbling and Passing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study soccer. In this lesson on a sport, 8th graders practice dribbling and passing skills associated with soccer.
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Soccer Dribbling Individual and Partner

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice dribbling in the sport of soccer. In this soccer dribbling lesson plan, students practice this skill individually and with a partner.
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Graphing #4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this graphing learning exercise, students use data from a tally chart to create a graph of favorite sports and answer 4 related questions. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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BaM Video Delay

For Students 1st - 12th
As a dancer or an athlete, did you ever wish you could immediately see yourself in action so that you could determine where to make improvements? Here is a video delay application that allows you to preselect a length of time that...
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Adapted Physical Education: Track and Field

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Here you'll find a list of ideas and activity descriptions for hosting an adaptive physical education or special olympics event. It includes the setting, rules, and pointers for over 10 different track and field activities.
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Adapted Physical Education: Softball

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Review adaptive physical education suggestions and standards for coaching the fundamentals of softball: base running, throwing, fielding, and hitting (batting). This outline provides ideas and progressions for developing softball skills,...
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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...
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Bowling Math

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars calculate bowling scores by using math skills. In this bowling instructional activity, students take a trip to a bowling alley and use a worksheet to figure out bowling scores. Young scholars use prior math skills such as...
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World Cup 2010: WebQuest and Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the history of the World Cup and the current host country, South Africa.  In this athletics lesson, students utilize the Internet to research and complete a WebQuest about South Africa.  Students discuss their...
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Food Pyramid Abacus

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet. They read and discuss an article about the Food Guide Pyramid, and construct a Food Pyramid Abacus.
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Ball/Barrel Attack

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore throwing skills. In this physical education instructional activity, students participate in a two team game in which every person continues to throw a ball at a barrel or box in the middle of the playing field. The object...
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How Do Muscles Get the Energy They Need for Athletic Activity?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every muscle movement requires energy, but where does that energy come from? Scholars answer this question and more as they complete a worksheet. By following the directions, completing research, and discussing it as a class, they begin...
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Spin, Spin, Spin That Body!: Figure Skating, Physics, Science, Winter Sports, Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students learn the scientific principles of centripetal force through research and experimentation.
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Good Vibrations: Sound, Acoustics, Science, Sports Arenas, Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform a series of tasks that integrate hands-on inquiry-based activities with the Internet to explore sound and acoustics. They develop an acoustics Web page to show what they have learned.
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Olympic Games Snowboard Design: Winter Sports, Snowboarding, Graphic Arts, Global Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students gather information about a country and work as a team. They use their knowledge to create a snowboard design that represents the country they pick. They explore locations, languages, flags, and emblems for various countries.
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Tessel Your Way to Nagano!: Olympics, Winter Sports, Snowboarding, Graphic Design, Geometry, Math, M.C. Escher, Tessellations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create Post-It note fundamental regions to tesselate. They make tesselations using computer software or websites. They create a jacket design with tesselation and determine the cost of production.
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Solving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Although graphing a linear inequality on the plane is but a few steps added onto the graphing of a linear equation, for many learners the logical leap is quite intimidating. This approachable PowerPoint presentation breaks graphing...

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