Common Core Standards/Clusters/Standards
- CCSS RST 9.4. 4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
- PE HS1.2.4 Use physical fitness test results to set and adjust goals to improve fitness.
Today’s Learning Objective(s): (student friendly)
- SW learn and teach important health-related fitness concepts
Lesson Activities + (time frame)
- Fitness ASAP [10 min]
- Out and Back [8 min]
- Wellness Walking Personal Best (Pre) (handout) - [15 min]
- 12-minute walk
- Fun-day-mentals Jigsaw[60 min]
- One member will be a “coach”; remaining members will join 1 of four groups: Muscular Fitness, Flexibility, Aerobic Capacity, and Body Composition
- Elect a coach who will positioned at 1 of the starting cones, then decide which learning group each of you will join.
- With coaches in place, have everyone join their learning group at the corresponding cone. Discuss the fitness concept with your learning group to become the expert.
- Rejoin your team and continue walking and teaching the concept that was learned.
- Cues
- “Focus” – Use time wisely, your team is counting on you to learn and teach them.
- “Ask 3 B4 Me” – Don’t ask the teacher first. Rely on the group and coach for help.
- “Note It” – Jigsaw cards help you remember important information when teaching.