Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: An Aerobic Exercise: Yeast Metabolism and Aeration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a straightforward project on glucose metabolism in yeast. You'll grow yeast under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and measure carbon dioxide output to assess metabolic efficiency.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.11 Exercise

For Students 5th - 9th
See how exercise affects human health.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Getting Started With Traveling

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners practice locomotor skills: walking, marching, galloping, skipping, and "basic traveling skills" during this fun aerobic gym class activity.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: In a Heartbeat [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Apply knowledge of scatter plots to discover the correlation between heartbeats per minute before and after aerobic exercise.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cellular Respiration and Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
The circulatory system transports substances between the exchange surface and cells. It delivers oxygen and glucose to the tissues for respiration, which is the release of energy to cells.