Category Archives: Physical Activity

Health Education Standards for Unit Project Guideline

Health Education Standards for Unit Project Guideline Hailey Russell, Jaci Sherer, & Janine Trotter Topic: 60 minutes of physical activity a day Grade Level: Third Grade Core Idea: Physical Activity NHES 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on human behaviors. 2.5.1        Describe how family influences personal … Continue reading Health Education Standards for Unit Project Guideline

Internet Sources for Students, Teachers & Parents

  Internet Sources for Students: Interactive and Educational Site Name: Kids Health     Reason For Choosing this Site:   After exploring many websites for kids about physical activity, this one was the best suited for 3rd graders. This site is the best to utilize for physical activity for 3rd graders because it is easy … Continue reading Internet Sources for Students, Teachers & Parents

Physical Activity Media Resources

Hailey Russell, Jaci Sherer, and Janine Trotter    Integrated Media Resources: Physical Activity   Popular Film/Television Show Title: Bo On The Go Producer: Halifax Film Year: 2007-2011 Length: 22 min Episodes Rating: Not Rated (Educational TV Program)   Television Show Description: This popular netflix series follows both a girl and her best friend dragon through … Continue reading Physical Activity Media Resources

Physical Activity Literature Resources

Hailey Russell, Jaci Sherer, and Janine Trotter   Selecting Integrated Literature Sources   Fiction Book Title: The Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to Fitness by Lizzy Rockwell Author: Lizzy Rockwell Date of Publication: July 8th, 2008 Publisher: Dragonfly Books   The Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to Fitness Description and Reason for Choosing: … Continue reading Physical Activity Literature Resources

Integrated Internet Resources: Physical Activity K-3

    Internet Source for Students: interactive, educational   BAM! – CDC  Summary: This website not only provides great information for students, but also is easy to understand and navigate. This website provides many interesting activity ideas and relatable characters. This website is credible and free for everyone to access, there are even apps you … Continue reading Integrated Internet Resources: Physical Activity K-3

Physical Activity: Media Resources

  Media Resources   Documentary: Title: No Running Producer: Matthew Young Length: 40 minutes Year: 2016 Rating: (Not Rated) Description This video was made by TELUS Optik it is not suitable for grades k-4 because of the demand the content places on the viewer, but is an excellent resource for upper elementary to middle school … Continue reading Physical Activity: Media Resources

K-3 Nonfiction/Fiction Physical Activity Literature

                                                  Fiction Resource: “Giraffes Can’t Dance” – written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, published in 2001 by Gardeners Books. The book is a story about Gerrald the giraffe … Continue reading K-3 Nonfiction/Fiction Physical Activity Literature