Students stride the straights and walk the curves on a track in order to improve physical fitness. They work on varied lengths for the strides and walks.

Learners research data and develop statistical methods such as mean and median price and make convincing arguments as powerful ways for decision making.

Learners use a purchased kit to build a solar powered car. They connect a solar photovoltaic panel to a motor which runs the car forward and backward. They determine how to wire the car to move in both directions.

Students complete a variety of activities related to the short /i/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then spell different words containing the short /i/ sound using letter manipulatives. Students listen to the book "Liz...

In this ordering numbers worksheet, learners solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they put the quantities into order from smallest to largest. Then, students find numbers that can be placed between each set shown.

At this website, find an idea for a gym-class lesson through which students work with partners as they strive to improve their sprinting speed and technique.

Determine the product when multiplying fractions to win the snow mobile race.

Based on Northern Nevada's 6-traits of writing, use this hands-on activity to help students revise their rough drafts. [PDF]

Multiply with fractions to win the snowmobile race!

Young scholars develop speed and stamina as they vary their running (and walking) speeds while on the track. Students may choose to "stride the straights and walk the curves" of the track or "[sprint] the straights and [walk] the curves"...

This is an extensive project in designing and building a solar-powered car model. Students must make detailed calculations and design decisions about wheel size, gear ratio, how to get the most energy from the sun, air drag, friction,...

Learn about record-holding Japanese sprinter Hidekichi Miyazaki and his tips for success.

Students use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar powered car. Several options exist, though we recommend the "Junior Solar Sprint" (JSS) Car Kits that can be purchased with direction from the federal...

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...

Learn about Jimmie Johnson and his NASCAR race car driving career. Five-time Sprint Cup Series champion.

Kids learn about track and field running events including sprints, middle, and long distances runs.

The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains. Its rangy frame supports long limbs and a deep chest cavity, and this species has a small waist and an...

This article provides an overview of the 2016 Presidential Election.