Springtime offers the perfect backdrop for promoting physical activity and engaging students in immersive learning experiences. Use these featured resources to explore the science of movement and to highlight the importance of exercise in their daily lives.
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Titanium Chairs and Cheetah Legs
Introduce your students to the specialized wheelchairs, prosthetics, and other high-tech “tools of the trade” that allow Paralympic athletes to compete in various high-impact sports.
Grades 6-12
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The Truth About Exercise
This obesity expert proposes that the best way to lose weight and improve health is to increase your “NEAT" level. Ask your students to investigate his theory.
Grades 6-13+
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Mixie's Boogie Buffet
What better way to kick off a lesson on exercise than to get your students up on their feet? Use this interactive game to break the ice.
Grades 1-4
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Power Your Body with Exercise
Invite your students to examine the changes that occur in the body in response to physical activity using this blended lesson from WGBH.
Grades 5-8
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Increasing Physical Activity in Schools
Higher levels of physical activity support learning, on-task behavior, and the development of life-long wellness. Learn how to increase the activity level at your school using this self-paced lesson.
Grades 13+
Blended Lesson