Alexandra Lemm

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. However, with middle school and high school teachers, station groups with a teacher table are not necessarily common. Make good judgment calls as a teacher, it´s your class!

Teacher

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” Hear how Chad Oates uses Heart Zones for grading, assessments, and more! “I enjoyed that new activity.”

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Assessments. Teacher Evaluation.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The post Jump Rope (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Grade 8) Responds appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors. The post Health & Wellness (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Module Documents Complete Module Packet: Module Overview: Materials List: All Module Activities: Academic Language Cards: Jump Rope Skill Cards: Jump Rope Selection Poster: Universal Design for Learning: Teacher Self-Reflection Guide: Activity Plans Jump Zone: Jolly Jumpers: Skip Squad: Jumping for Joy: Jump Jams: Rhythm & Ropes: Double the Fun: (..)

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Combines movement concepts (direction, levels, force, time) with skills as directed by the teacher (3); Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance and pacing for running (4a). Outcome [E3.3-5c].

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I was able to learn the fundamentals from some amazing coaches over my time in middle school and high school. I remember spending long periods of time in middle school working on developing my ability to dribble with my left hand and changing directions. Basketball is one of my favorite sports.

Middle School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 15, 2024

Lesson Format Each lesson contains activities, worksheets, videos and other resources teachers can use in class. This program is best utilized as a “teacher-led” program via Classmode. Assessments Lessons within the program include a series of formative and summative assessments.

Nervous system

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. Assessments. Materials List [PDF, WORD]. Activity Plans [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Adventure Learning Core Values Card [PDF, WORD]. Universal Design [PDF, WORD]. Holistic Rubric [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Righty, Lefty [PDF, WORD].

Academics

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This module is written for intermediate grade levels and can also be used at the middle school level. Self-Assessment [PDF, WORD]. Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. Minute to Win challenges are designed to be a safe place for students to experience and understand this journey. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD].

Middle School

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

The structure of this lesson, and all STEM Sports lessons, provide flexibility in implementation, allowing teachers to adjust the amount of time spent on each sport or STEM component based on the specific needs of their classroom/school. This means teachers can focus more on the teaching, and less on the preparation!

Sports

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For example, a sole teacher might have hopes to transition to a fitness-focused curriculum but struggle to get other department members on board and invested. Or a group of teachers might have a plan for new programs but fail to get academic administrators to buy in. How are we assessing students’ learning and progress?

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Standards provide consistency and guidance to teachers in developing programs, and when assessing grade-level outcomes, provide evidence of effective instruction. Standards-based instruction is the way teachers design, plan, deliver, and assess content that is aligned to standards and grade-level outcomes.

Movement

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. As a teacher, emphasize that there are no right or wrong emotions or answers, and encourage respect for differing viewpoints.

Health Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. In order to move the profession forward and cater to student needs, we must constantly assess our curriculum and explore new pedagogies, curricula, and technology.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 27, 2023

Customize health and sex education instruction to meet local needs Middle school and high school health education and sex education standards vary from state to state and from district to district. Schools can pick and choose which lessons they want to use for their health ed or sex ed curricula and at which grade level.

Wellness