Springtime offers the perfect backdrop for promoting physical activity and engaging students in immersive learning experiences. Use these resources from PBS LearningMedia to explore the science of movement and to highlight the importance of exercise in their daily lives:
Mixie’s Boogie Buffet (Grades 1-4) What better way to kick off a lesson on exercise than to get students up on their feet with this “Fizzy’s Lunch Lab” interactive?
Power Your Body with Exercise (Grades 5-8) Invite students to examine the changes that occur in the body in response to physical activity.
Increasing Physical Activity in Schools (Grades 13+) High 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.
Titanium Chairs & Cheetah Legs (Grades 6-12) Introduce students to the specialized wheelchairs, prosthetics and other high-tech tools that allow Paralympic athletes to compete.
The Truth About Exercise (Grades 6-13+) An obesity expert proposes that the best way to lose weight and improve health is to increase your “NEAT” level. Ask students to investigate his theory.
PBS LearningMedia is honored to be counted among this year’s recipients of the 2013 SIIA CODiE Award for both “Best Education Reference Solution” and “Best K12 Solution” in the Education Technology category! 
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