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Spark Activity: Basic Body Positions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice basic body positions by moving to music using a locomotive skill called out by the teacher. Students move to a new spot when the music stops, and continue the game as new movements are called. Students discuss body...
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Shadow Dances

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the physical phenomenon of shadows through movement improvisation and dance. They create an original dance phrase based on this imagery. All students then reproduce accurately the movement choices of another dancer.
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Madagascar Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners review the rules of Madagascar Tag and choose three students to be zoo keepers and the rest of the learners are Penguins. They perform different locomotor skill each time they are tagged until all have been tagged and the game...
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THE EARTH FROM ABOVE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students comprehend the geographic themes of location, movement, and human-environment interaction. They identify ways in which individuals depend upon each other within their community. Students identify examples of linkages and the...
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Geological Development of Indiana and the Movement of Peoples Across the State

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the geological development of the state of Indiana. Using the internet, they visit the U.S. Geological Survey and locate the earthquake zones in the state. In groups, they locate and identify the energy...
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Anne Frank: Movement - Isometric Exercises

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the main points in the novel, "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl". Using the text of their hiding, they explain the need for a healthy diet and movement for proper health. In groups, they practice different...
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A Balloon Dance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify three different levels of movement and sensation of buoyancy, respond spontaneously in movement to the stimuli of imagery and feelings, and formulate his or her own unique sequence of movements based on personal...
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Simple Science: Animals in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
The innovative resource explores the biomechanics of bipeds and quadrupeds. Learners study how animals and humans move by starting, slowing, and stopping animations. The activity has an interactive online version and a printable data sheet.
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Health Communities: Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the mystery and complexity of Parkinson's Disease. It mentions the history of the disease, signs and symptoms and incidence.
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Kidnetic: Move and Eat Healthy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Choose from healthy activities to healthy eating tips at Kidnetic.com, where kids and parents are welcome.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 6.3 Protozoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the diversity of the animal-like protists of protozoa.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Birmingham Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Birmingham Campaign that was part of the Civil Rights movement for African Americans against segregation and southern Jim Crow laws on this light.