In this earth science worksheet, young scholars explore and describe animals and their adaptations, including their habitats, physical characteristics, and competing organisms. They also explore and describe how others use water around...

Young scholars play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education instructional activity, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Young scholars collect data regarding...

Students demonstrate swimming in a pool and review water safety rules. In this swimming lesson, students apply water safety rules in a game of tag. This lesson has variations to challenge more competent swimmers.

Students investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with the...

Students practice using their physical skills while performing physical activities.  In this physical education lesson plan, students participate in musical orchestrated dances with their classmates.  Students utilize a jump...

Students explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports.  In this physical education lesson, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station.  Students discuss...

Young scholars practice controlling their motion and reflexes by participating in different motor skill activities.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize bean bags and hula hoops to help create flexibility and...

Third graders practice exercise.  In this physical fitness lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in a variety of activities at fitness stations.  Students run laps, jump rope, perform chin-ups, sit-ups, etc. 

Students practice hopping. In this physical education instructional activity, students discuss safety rules and respect for others while exercising. They practice how to hop and play Hop Freeze Tag. 

Students choose a group to work with and sign up. They then choose which physical education activities, and the length of time in each activity to increase the level of responsibility, participation and ownership in the middle school...

Students practice locomotor skills. In this physical education lesson, students practice eight different skills - walk, run, leap, jump, hop, gallop, slide, and skip. They answer a social studies question and then complete the skill. 

Students participate in a pedometer challenge as part of their ongoing physical education program. They use the pedometers to measure the number of steps they take over a given amount of time. They are encouraged to set improvement goals.

Learners examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. For this eating habits lesson, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities. Learners complete...

Students participate in a game of miniature badminton golf. In groups, they practice serving and following directions. With a partner, they create their own badminton golf course and have other pairs play their course. To end the...

Seventh graders create a timeline of the development of electrical appliances. In this physics lesson, 7th graders explore energy consumption over the past 90 years. They create a poster about their chosen electrical device detailing its...

Pupils participate in a physical outdoor activity in order to develop individual and group trust. For this interpersonal relationship lesson, students play attempt to find hidden objects in the dark. Pupils must trust their partners...

Learners study practical data analysis within the constraints of the scientific method.  In this data lesson students collect and enter data into a computer spreadsheet then create graphs.

Students investigate the physics of flight by creating an airfoil.  In this physics lesson, students create an airplane wing from copy paper, cardboard, bamboo skewers and other classroom items.  Students compete with their...

Students practice throwing and catching skills in a pair while competing for all the fish that are caught while successfully demonstrating these skills. The game is made harder by increasing the distance of the throwing and catching.

How many practice lay-ups do you think Michael Jordan has done in his lifetime? Too many to count, but he had to start somewhere! Practice is the key to getting better in any activity. Look through this basketball lesson as there are...

Seventh graders study deck tennis. In this lesson that can be adapted to teach movement, passing and positioning in any sport, 7th graders toss and catch a rubber ring, students of varying abuilities will be able to participate in this...

A guide for competitive swimmers to take a look at how stroke length contributes to swimming efficiency. There is a PowerPoint and several websites for the swimmers to visit to gather information. They then keep track of their swimming...

A great lesson to teach the fundamentals of the underhand toss. Begin with some warm-ups, review how to do the underhand roll, and then teach the new skill of the underhand toss. The teaching activity is scaffolded and includes good...

Young athletes practice various locomotor movements. They use locomotor skills as directed by the teacher to move between "Olympic rings" (hula hoops). Students participate in a discussion about Olympic events prior to playing the game.