All resources in Active Learning Grant

Measurement: Length

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Students will measure length to the nearest inch using a tape measure. Students will learn the difference between a jump, hop, skip, and slide. Podcast Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o87lVWTVNzlGCuvfZ7EXCI_2JP9czk6r/view?usp=sharing

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Nate Allison

SEL: What to do when you need to get your mind & body calm.

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This podcast is meant to help students identify how their emotions can affect their ability to learn. We will work on breathing, stretching and movements that will descalate a student’s emotions. The goal is to transition away from anger and excitement and into a zone that is conducive to learning. Podcast Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GPUdy40At8IVf-2tjrYnU_R1im6lOsja/view

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Authors: Cesar Batista, Erik Petermann

Classroom rule: Raising my Hand

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This podcast focuses primarily on sitting nicely in a classroom, raising your answer, and taking turns. It gives explicit instruction on the importance of raising your hand, lowering your hand, listening, staying on task, and sitting in one place while the teacher calls on students.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Tim Trask

Design Your Own Experiment : a Health & Biology Interdisciplinary Learning Experience

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Design Your Own Experiment : a Health & Biology Interdisciplinary Learning Experience The Heart of Scientific Literacy: understanding scientific investigation & experimental design Purpose:The purpose of this activity is for you to explore the process of scientific investigation through a health lens.  You will consider ways in which data is collected to inform your health and well being.  You will create and carry out a valid experimental design in the fitness room or small gym.  Your experimental design must yield reliable data.  You will analyze the  data to make a claim and support it with evidence. In short, you will carry out a scientific investigation from start to finish to grow in scientific literacy and make informed decisions about your health. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment

Authors: Bridget Mariano, Kristan Honaker

Kinetic Scholars Podcast Episodes

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This spreadsheet has links to audio files and lesson plans for the Kinetic Scholar lessons developed as part of the Active Learning grant our school division was awarded. Many are student voiced and all involve some sort of audio lesson paired with movement. We encourage teachers to take students outside to listen and move around with these lessons when possible to increase circulation, get some fresh air, and enjoy our beautiful campuses.

Material Type: Interactive, Lesson

Authors: Allison Huscroft, Allison Quaresma, Brandon Thompson, Caesar Batista, Carl Peake, Courtney Munro, Crystal Lockhart, Erica Whitfiled, Erik Petermann, Erin Williams, Kay David, Madeline Ebersole, Nate Allison, Talyor Casey, Tess Reed, Tim Trask, Tyler Connelly, VBCPS Kinetic Scholars

Color Theory: Part 2

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This is a review of color theory with an introduction to the value scale. Colors will be connected with emotions and how this is displayed through body language. Students will create a color wheel and value scale with crayons. Podcast Link: https://www.wevideo.com/view/3095974357

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Erica Whitfield