Tag Archives: 2nd Grade

Emotional Health: Website for Students

The website covers feelings and emotions. It is age appropriate for second graders and allows them to read further into emotions and how their feelings are expressed. There is a word search game at the end that can be entertaining and allows them to have a quick review of important words that were learned. I … Continue reading Emotional Health: Website for Students

Popular film: Inside Out

Inside Out Producer: Jonas Rivera Release date: June 19, 2015 Length: 1 hr 42 min Rated PG Video clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvMxhza4myY Summary by Pixar: Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all … Continue reading Popular film: Inside Out

Literature Sources: Physical Activity

The Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to Fitness (Nonfiction) Author: Lizzy Rockwell Publisher: Dragonfly Books Publication Date: July 8, 2008 Description: This book shows its readers how all of the different parts of our bodies work together, and how we can help keep our bodies healthy. Teachers can use this book as an interactive read … Continue reading Literature Sources: Physical Activity

Documentary: Everybody Walk! & Fun Run

Documentary Everybody Walk! This documentary  focuses on The Walking Revolution. This video explores the tremendous changes that a regular walking routine can make in your life and community. The teacher would end the unit by showing this documentary, talking about the health benefits of walking, and then transitioning to the scheduled “Fun Run” on the … Continue reading Documentary: Everybody Walk! & Fun Run

Multimedia Source: Popular Media

Popular Media: ‘Arthur Considers Diet and Exercise’ ‘Arthur Weighs In’ aired on December 22, 2004. Broadcasted on PBS (start clip at 3:22) Description: In this episode, Arthur and his classmates learn about how to monitor and be conscious of what they eat and how they exercise. His classroom teacher provides each student with a pedometer and … Continue reading Multimedia Source: Popular Media

Documentary Film: Physical Activity and Kids, Let’s Move It!

Physical Activity and Kids, Let’s Move It! Physical Activity and Kids, Let’s Move It! Producer: Dept. of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University Year: May 29, 2012 Length: 5 minutes 20 seconds Rating: PG Brief Description: This video contains samples of student video projects for a “Health and Fitness” course. The purpose of these student video projects … Continue reading Documentary Film: Physical Activity and Kids, Let’s Move It!

Literature Sources (Fiction and Non-Fiction)

Literature Sources: Fiction and Non-Fiction Fiction Children’s Book Title: Oh, the Things You Can Do that are Good for You! Author: Tish Rabe Publication Date: 2001 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Description: In this book, the Cat in the Hat takes young readers to a Seussian Spa where they learn the basics of … Continue reading Literature Sources (Fiction and Non-Fiction)

Guest Speaker: Darin Nolan Physical Education and Health

Guest Speaker: Darin Nolan Physical Education/Health Name: Darin Nolan Job Title: Physical Education, Advisory Teacher at Bellingham High School Contact Information: – Bellingham High School – Darin.Nolan@bellinghamschools.org – (360) 676-6470 Job Description: Darin Nolan is currently working as a Physical Education, Advisory Teacher at Bellingham High School and also teachers PE/Health Online Courses. He  has … Continue reading Guest Speaker: Darin Nolan Physical Education and Health

Internet Resources (Physical Activity for K-2)

Internet Resource for Kids: Kidnetic url: www.kidnetic.com Description: This interactive website for kids tells you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good, and how staying active is lots of fun. Kids can choose to ‘Move,’ ‘Eat,’ ‘Talk,’ or ‘Learn,’ each providing fun interactive options. For example, … Continue reading Internet Resources (Physical Activity for K-2)

Popular Film: Frozen

 

Frozen
Producer: Peter Del Vecho
Year: 2013
Length: 1 HR 42 Minutes
Rating: PG

Frozen Clip

Description:

Anna, a fearless optimist, sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven – to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Implementation:

This movie will be played at the end of the day on Friday. Before the movie begins, I will ask the students to pay special attention to the different forms of physical activity taking place during the film (jumping, running, dancing, horseback riding, snow hiking, rock climbing, sliding, skating and lifting heavy weights).  Halfway through the movie, we will take a brain break and discuss the different forms of physical activity that we have seen take place. For the 2nd half of the movie, I will ask students to continue identifying different ways the characters are being physically active, but to also identify different physical characteristics of the community in which the characters of the movie reside in. At the end of the movie, we will discuss all of the physical activity we viewed throughout the movie, and compile a list of physical characteristics present as well. Students will then be asked to draw a map of the area surrounding their home complete with physical characteristics as well as identify activities which would be supported by this environment. (Class time: 120 minutes)

Standards:

HBO 2: Regularly engage in physical activities that enhance cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscle endurance, and muscle strength.

HBO 7: Support others to be physically active.

NHES 1: Explain ways to be active every day.

GLE 3.1.2 – Geography: Understands the physical characteristics of places in the community.