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ESL-Idioms
In this ESL idiom learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Overhead Pass Jingle
Students follow a series of instructions so that they can successfully perform a two handed overhead pass in volleyball.
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My Body
In this body parts worksheet, students use a word bank given at the bottom of the page to label body parts shown. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Strong Fingers
Pupils discover strength resistance of arms in different positions by practicing personal defense positions.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly
Students walk in a well defined playing area. When the teacher signals a break students state whether they are peanut butter or jelly and look for partners to make a sandwich with.
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Plan For The Pole Vault
Students participate in activities that lead into the correct progression to safely complete the pole vault. Activities include practicing : gripping the pole, planting the ploe, riding the pole, and taking off to the landing mat. This...
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Muscles in Motion
Middle schoolers explain how biceps and triceps work. For this life science lesson, students conduct an experiment to test which muscle (biceps or triceps) is stronger. They calculate class average from the result.
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Monster Mash Dance
Students dance to the song, "Monster Mash" and explore how to get moving at the beginning of class.
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The Jiggy Dance
Middle schoolers practice and perform a dance to Smith's song, Gettin Jiggy Wit It.
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Macroinvertebrate Simon Says
Students study the four groups of macroinvertebrates. In groups, they explore the characteristics of macroinvertebrates. Through playing a "Macroinvertebrate Simon Says" game, students discover the adaptations of the animals and their...
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How Long? How Tall?
Seventh graders investigate the parts of the human body and examine the symmetry of body parts like arms and legs. They measure the body parts and take individual height and weight to compare the quantities. Student examine whether the...
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Vocabulary; Idioms/Phrasal Verbs-Parts of the Body-Part 1
In this foreign language worksheet, students are given 10 sentences that use a body part in an idiomatic phrase. They select the word that best completes the idiom.
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The Catepillar Song
Students remember the orderly changes of a butterfly by performing physical motions to a song.
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Recipe Dance/Making Duets
Students create and memorize movement phrases within a specified structure and develop duets from the solo phrases.
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Secret Handshake
Students gain an opportunity to cooperate with each other in a physical activity setting.
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Obstacles On Wheels
Students practice roller blading in a safe environment offering varying levels of skill challenges (slanted rope).
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Triangle Tag
Students practice their chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills in small groups.
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Persuasive Writing
Seventh graders, in pairs, decide on a product they would like to advertise and design an advertising plan for said product. Using ClarisWorks, 7th graders create an advertisement using pictures, vote on their favorite and discuss what...
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Grammar
Fourth graders use a word processor document to refine and practice their grammar. They focus on subject and verb agreement and/or run-on sentences. The document can be used as assessment.
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Ordering a Pizza
Students examine the rights of the majority and minority when making decisions. They discover ways the minority can make their voices heard. They complete journal entries to reflect on lesson.
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Bean Bag Challenges
Students enhance their knowledge of physical fitness skills as well as related terminology. They explore many challenges using beanbags. Locomotive skills as well as manipulatives and non-manipulatives are involved.
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Parts Are Parts: The English Measurement System
Third graders view and measure common body parts to find a fathom, a span, and inch. They discuss the historical information about how standard English measurements came to be and why body parts can no longer be used as a standard...
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Mathematics of Fair Games
Pupils study about mathematicians' notion of fairness in games of chance. They work in pairs to perform three different experiments using macaroni and paper bags. They record their results on charts and discuss the fairness of the games.