Popular: Magic School Bus Works Outs

General Info: 

• This episode was produced by Stuart Stone in 1996. It is 26 minutes long and rated G.
• This episode is about a teacheratholon with two teachers competing in athletic events against each other. The school bus goes on to examine what lungs and air have to do with exercise as they shrink down and examine Ms. Frizzle’s lungs as she competes. 
• This show does a good job of integrating the idea of physical activity positively for this age group. It can be extended upon in a science lesson by picking out which of their favorite exercises affect their lungs and how. 
• Watch specifically from 5:48-15:55

Core Integration:

• This episode fits well into a science lesson. They are examining how the human body works, specifically the respiratory system. This is a good way to really break down the way this system works and all of the components.
• During the episode they can have a map of the respiratory system that they can fill out and label as the episode goes on. 
• After the episode we could go over the map of the system and then perhaps draw one as a whole class and have students come up and label parts and reexplain how they work to the class. 

Standards: NHES

• NHES 1: Core Concepts
  • Identify short term and long term benefits of moderate and vigorous physical activity, such as improving cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, and flexibility. 
    • HBO 1: Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes every day.
    • HBO 2: Regularly engage in physical activities that enhance cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscle endurance, and muscle strength. 
    • HBO 6: Avoid injury during physical activity.
    • HBO 7: Support others to be physically active. 
• NHES 2: Analyze Influence
  • Identify relevant influences of peers on physical activity practices and behaviors.
  • Describe how relevant influences of school and community affects personal physical activity practices and behaviors.

Standards: Common Core

• Common Core: Physical Education
  • Recognize structureand function of the circulatory and respiratory system (lungs help with breathing). PE3.7.3