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Why Sitting Is Bad for You Instructional VideoWhy Sitting Is Bad for You Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:05
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2015
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Why Sitting Is Bad for You

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Our bodies simply aren't built for such a sedentary existence. Discover what happens to our bodies when we don't practice what we are built to do—move!

172 Views 110 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

anatomy, muscles, working conditions, workplace safety, life skills, posture, healthy habits

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Work with students to turn the information learned after watching this video into action. Develop manageable, measurable goals for practicing proper posture and frequent periods of movement during class time

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have a basic understanding of the function of arteries, veins, muscles, etc. in order to fully appreciate the video's primary message

Pros

  • Excellent illustrations of the human anatomy
  • Important life skills lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.7 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5

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