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Roam the Halls for Fitness

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Young scholars use pedometers or digiwalkers to walk as many steps as possible during a class period (in the building hallways). They assess steps walked at the end of the period for prizes and/or goal setting.

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walking

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pedometers, walking, physical education
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Year
2001
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