Physical Activity in the Classroom
Overview
VERB worked with Weekly Reader Custom Publishing to develop school-based materials that promote physical activity. Download teacher and student materials developed for fourth- and fifth-grade classes.
Versions of the materials were developed in English only and in English with some Spanish. Materials were adapted for distribution among several ethnic communities, including Hispanic/Latino, African American, and American Indian.
Materials
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Do What moves You2003/2004 Academic School Year
English content for African American audienceThe Do What Moves You program encourages students to try a new VERB every week and to track the time spent playing and practicing. Materials include activity ideas for home or the classroom. Some materials are not available online: video, teacher reply card, and feedback form.
Teacher's Guide: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 1.1MB) & HTML
Student Activity Guide: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 362K) & HTML
Student Tracker: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 337K) & HTML
Poster (17" x 22") (PDF – 547K)
Stickers (1.75" x 1.75") (PDF – 77K)
Sal y Juega (Go Out and Play)2003/2004 Academic School Year
Spanish and English content for Hispanic/Latino audiencesThe Sal y Juega (Go Out and Play) materials offer teachers and PTA leaders ideas for physical activity programs for in the classroom and after school. The content includes ideas to celebrate a new VERB each month.
Some materials are not available online: video, teacher reply card, and feedback form. Please note that the contest described in the teacher guide is no longer accessible.
Teacher's Guide: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 616K) & HTML
Student Magazine: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 615K) & HTML
VERB of the Month: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 337K) & HTML
Poster (17" x 22") (PDF – 493K)
VERB. It’s What You Do.2002/2003 Academic School Year
English content for African American audienceThe VERB. It’s What You Do. program encourages students to discover what VERBS they like to do. Teachers can incorporate physical activity into academic lessons such as teaching the difference between potential and kinetic energy and showing activities that can be done in different geographies.
Some materials are not available online: video, teacher reply card, and feedback form.
Teacher's Guide: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 477K) & HTML
Student Handouts: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 318K) & HTML
Stickers (17" x 22") (PDF – 345K)
Poster (17" x 22") (PDF – 210K)
VERB. Ponte las Pilas2002/2003 Academic School Year
Spanish and English content for Hispanic/Latino audienceThe VERB. It’s What You Do. program encourages students to discover what VERBS they like to do. Teachers can incorporate physical activity into academic lessons such as teaching the difference between potential and kinetic energy and showing activities that can be done in different geographies.
Some materials are not available online: video, teacher reply card, and feedback form.
Teacher's Guide: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 477K) & HTML
Student Handouts: Availabe as PDF (PDF – 318K) & HTML
Stickers (17" x 22") (PDF – 345K)
Poster (17" x 22") (PDF – 210K)
VERB. It’s What You Do. Native Style2002/2003 Academic School Year
English content for American Indian audienceAvailable as PDF (PDF – 420K) & HTML
*Materials were developed by Weekly Reader. The five-minute video "Keep Moving," teacher Feedback Form, and reply card are not available.
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- Page last reviewed: August 1, 2007 Historical Document
- Page last updated: August 1, 2007
- Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health
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