The best way to really learn something is to teach it! Using this worksheet as their guide, your class members will each create a 20-minute fitness lesson to teach to their peers. Lesson plan template calls for identification of the...

Second graders create timelines of historic events, They place note cards listing events in proper order on paper plates laid out on the gym floor. They trade note cards with other groups and continue the game.

Where did our beloved Summer Games originate? Kids look for the origins of the Summer Olympics in our ancient past. They research how the Games came to be and how they have changed. They'll complete Venn diagrams to compare and contrast...

Students construct a timeline for a Canadian Olympic sport and design a uniform for a Canadian Olympic teamIn groups, they must implement Canadian Olympic tradition and identity, and its functional characteristics into their uniform design.

Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...

Students are divided into six groups to access the "History of Golf Since 1497" website, and familiarize themselves with the data on one of the six pages of the website. They then work together as a large group to construct a timeline of...

Students research the ancient Olympic Games. In this Olympic Games instructional activity, students discuss Pierre de Coubertin, Greek culture, and ancient Olympia. Students complete two readings. Students write an essay about the spirit...

Young scholars research and analyze the development of sports in our country. Students interpret the events in histors that have been reflected in the sports and leisure activities selected as individuals and as a nation. Young scholars...

Students research the history of the sport they are participating in. They conduct research and write a report, create a timeline of the sport, and investigate the history of the sport in other countries. Students then observe and...

Learners examine online or hard copy timelines of athletics, discuss what they like and dislike about time tables they have reviewed, research in small groups history of basketball, baseball, gymnastics, or track and field, and create...

Students complete Internet research about baseball and baseball players. They complete a variety of activities including writing an epitaph for Jackie Robinson, a news article about him, and make graphs displaying salaries of a number of...

Middle schoolers discuss the meaning of the word, almanac and then decide which statistics about the World Series they think should be included in the almanac, browsing some websites to get some idea of what statistics are available....

Students research the history of Olympic downhill skiing to gather information on names, dates, winning times, and the native country of Olympic downhill medal winners.

Pupils demonstrate an understanding that individuals grow at various rates. In this health instructional activity, students read Leo, the Late Bloomer and identify ways to be tolerant of others. Pupils record the height of classmates and...

This site provides you a timeline of the influenza epidemic from March 1918 to December 1918 with a description of what happened during these months.

An interactive timeline of important events in medical technology history. Click on an event to read more about a notable event or famous person who studied medicine. Includes a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.

This interactive timeline highlights the main events of the swine flu, both worldwide and specifically U.S., from its first appearance in March 2009 to the present. An excellent visual to help anyone gain a better understanding of this...

Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a snapshot of geopolitics, a shift in women's rights and the state of...

A timeline that allows students to explore humans' pursuit of a longer and healthier life. Includes major events from fourteenth through the twentieth centuries.

Use this site to learn more about Florence Nightingale's life and work. There is a timeline provided for you to learn about her work as a nurse.

A complete, self-guided lesson on the history of medicine and the advancements in medical technology. An interactive, virtual timeline helps students visualize the historical events. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.

A unit plan that uses short stories, graphic organizers, and journal writing to get young scholars to think about conflict resolution. Uses "Abd al-Rahmen Ibrahima" by Walter Dean Myers, Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,"...

Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.

This site provides a timeline of the history of the game of volleyball. Starts from the beginning of the game in 1895, and goes all the way up to 1996.