Fifth graders will perform exercises and write the number of each exercise performed on the collection data sheet. They survey eight of their classmates for their exercise data and write that data on the collection data sheet. They then...

Sixth graders explore how exercise affects heart rate and use spreadsheets to record and analyze data.

Young scholars take personal fitness inventories. In this personal health lesson, students take measurements of their heights and weights. Young scholars record the data, calculate their BMI, and then chart their physical activity.

Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors in health through the use of pedometers and daily walking/jogging logs with this activity. The key focus is in dealing with obesity and how small steps can help...