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Take a Hike!
Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike. In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....
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Cardiac Hill
Students calculate pulse rates to determine level of exertion. In this human body lesson, students hike up a hill or steep slope and take their pulse. Students observe their breathing and energy level then record data.
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Hike Preparation
Students examine hiking preparation. In this hiking lesson students plan and pack a bag for a day hike, explore wildlife safety, and investigate the teamwork involved in a group hike.
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4-H Performing Arts/Recreation Activity Page
Physical exercise is the focus in this 4-H experience. Students engage in a series of activities involving taking a hike.
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4-H Recreation
Learning about first aid techniques is key. This 4-H activity sheet delves into the importance of safety while engaging in recreational activities.
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Take A Heart Hike
Students investigate the functions of different body systems. They conduct research about the major body systems to attain information. The teacher prepares the room for the lesson. Students walk and talk through each major system as...
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How Far To Mount Katahdin (Part V)
High schoolers explain the relationship of hiking/backpacking and caloric consumption as well as to develop an understanding of diet, nutrition, cooking and planning skills.
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Best Practices
Students create displays throughout the year to generate interest in upcoming events. They develop a plan to increase awareness of a variety of physical fitness programs. Students create flyers about local activities and share the...
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Environment: Valley Walk-A-Thon
Young scholars go on a nature hike and observe the different plants along their route. Various plants are circled with hula hoops and identified with flash cards. Older students write in their journals about their hiking experience...
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Get Acquainted with the Great Outdoors
National Parks and Recreation Month offers opportunities to improve health and education.
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Personal Development (Safety and Injury Prevention)
Demonstrate an ability to make informed choices about the prevention of injury with your class and others. Through class discussion, observational studies, simulation, and the creation of a handbook, high schoolers will understand the...
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Second Class Rank: merit badge
In this second class rank worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about compasses, safety, protection, swimming, and more in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 13 questions total.
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Key to Good Health: Exercise
Young scholars calculate their heart rate before and after exercise. In this health lesson, students find their resting heart rate and then exercise for 5-10 minutes. Young scholars take their heart rate afterwards and observe the...
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Reading: How to Be Healthy
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about healthy living practices. Students then answer 8 multiple choice questions about what they have read.
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Recognizing a Message's Point of View
Students study the physical, mental, and social health benefits of regular exercise while attempting to recognize the point of view of media messages. They read an article and discern ways in which they can make regular exercise a part...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Use?
This website has a chart showing how many calories a 154-pound, 5'10" male will burn while participating in various physical activities including hiking, walking, and swimming.
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Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: How Far to Mount Katahdin
Organized into 5 parts, this lesson combines physical activity with academic subjects including math, health, and geography. In part I, students calculate how many steps it would take to complete the Appalachian Trail. In parts II and...
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Kids Health: It's Time to Exercise
This 4-page article provides tips for exercising and doing physical activities in a variety of situations. Learn how to exercise and have fun in different types of weather and read about ways to participate in physical activities in...
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Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Football Bingo
This is a fun activity through which students not only practice football skills like passing, hiking, catching, dodging, and carrying, but also get an aerobic workout. "Football Bingo" combines football, bingo, and capture-the-flag in a...