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Even young children watch sports and like team logos and products. It's never too early to think critically about what's onscreen. This exercise develops awareness that media communicate values (i.e. who participates in sports and who...

Complete activities to help your class appreciate the importance of physical activity. They will answer discussion questions, read articles, and create their own physically active game in order to deepen their knowledge and appreciation...

Students explore their physical abilities by participating in a sport. In this volleyball lesson, students discover the different techniques and skills needed to play volleyball by moving from different stations with small groups....

Students run and try to tag a classmate as "Black Bear, Black Bear" is yelled by another student. In this P.E. lesson, students try to get to the opposite side of a playing area without being tagged or being tricked by the person who is...

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 investigate healthy lifestyles by examining the food pyramid and performing physical activities.  For this personal health lesson, students discuss their own diets and how it compares to the food pyramid.  Young...

Little athletes put their minds and bodies to work to invent new fitness games for class! Using information they gather from informational texts, youngsters design games that include motor skills, materials, rules, and...

Young scholars participate in station activities in P.E. In this physical education lesson, students do station activities. Young scholars start out with a warm up exercise then make their way to dance, bowling, scooters,...

Strengthen understanding of the musculoskeletal system with a structured lesson! Begin with a discussion of bones, joints, and muscles. Have small groups read assigned articles and watch videos to gather information and then write a...

Young children practice jumping and landing while using proper arm movements to ensure safety and balance. At this website, find a description of the game, "Jump the River," including ideas for demonstrating it in class, ways of varying...