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Read Works: Junk Food Ad Attack!

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about companies marketing junk food to children. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Aahperd Archive Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance archives located at Springfield College in Springfield, MA.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Tips for Increasing Physical Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to "make physical activity a part of the day." This brief article suggests incorporating simple and fun activities into your daily routine while at home, at work, and at play. Includes great tips for people of all ages.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: How Much Physical Activity Is Needed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how much physical activity you should partake in every day in order to maintain good health and weight in this brief essay. Also learn when it is necessary to consult your physician before starting a physical activity routine.
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Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Pe

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Primary Resources provide pdf and html documents for lessons that include: warm-up activities, dance & gymnastics, invasion games, striking & fielding games, net/wall games, fitness & athletics, outdoor & adventurous...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Exercise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gets the students up and moving as well as thinking about the importance of exercise and the impact it has on the human body.
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WebMD

Web Md: Achilles Tendon Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the problems that can arise from the Achilles Tendon. Includes several pictures, quite a few links, and answers to commonly asked questions. This article has sections on causes,...
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Read Works: Saving for a Cause

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a class that saved pennies to help people quit smoking. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Rock Paper Scissors Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson puts a physical twist on the traditional game, rock, paper, scissors! Students get into pairs to play rock, paper, scissors. However, in this game the person who does not win the match is rewarded with exercise by doing...
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Read Works: Marathon Kids

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a program called Marathon Kids that is designed to teach children to be physically active. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Practice Makes Pain

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the damage being done to the bodies of teens in highly competitive sports. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vitamin G for Your Mind

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive effects of "green time," or spending time outside. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Be a Safe Sport

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text listing ways to prevent sports injuries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Smart About Medicine

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about using medication safely. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Hot Topics

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the human body gets energy from food. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Read Works: Who Can Pull Harder?

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to play tug-of-war. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Students Get Healthy!

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about new laws requiring schools to provide healthier lunches. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Lucky Shot!

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about measles vaccines. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Gasping for Air

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the increased risk of asthma for children living in areas with air pollution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: School of Skate

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about after school skateboarding classes being offered at some schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Recess Risk

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the benefits of having recess at school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Becoming a Doctor

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps involved in becoming a doctor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Take Care of Your Teeth

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to take care of your teeth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Kids Dig In

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about students working together to grow gardens. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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