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
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 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/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
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center is a great resource for educators, youth and adults in Whatcom County. They not only facilitate conversations with youth but also facilitate conflict resolution with business, broken families ect. They provide mediation resources, youth programs and adult training workshops. For our week plan I would invite them in to present … Continue reading Guest Speaker- Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Website for students: KidsHealth This website has movies, quizzes, and information focusing on physical activity. This site provides age-appropriate information about how to be a fit kid. The topics of exercise, gaining muscle, being overweight, and dieting are also discussed within this site. There are recommended healthy living habits included in this resource, as well. Staying … Continue reading Internet Sources: Physical Activity