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As a guest at the 2001 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Cincinnati, Ohio, I have a much better idea of what my husband Bane does in his jobs as secondary physical education teacher, textbook author, and workshop presenter.
I met many of the dynamic educators with whom he networks. Attending several excellent sessions gave me new ideas to use in my own language arts and theatre classes. Viewing the various books, materials, equipment, and demonstrations in the Exhibition Hall was enlightening.
Bane was especially interested in the Digi-walkers and climbing walls. Not only was the Convention invigorating, the host city Cincinnati was a terrific place. Our hotel and many great restaurants were within walking distance of the Convention Hall. No shuttle buses were necessary. Being away from the stresses of home and jobs for a few days, Bane and I enjoyed the time together.
We're already making plans for San
Diego, CA, in 2002. In addition to the National convention, each district and state has a conference. Check out this partial list:
Central,
Eastern,
Midwest,
Northwest,
Southern,
Southwest
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According to former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater, "the sixteen National
Millennium Trails connect our nation's landscape, heritage, and culture, and demonstrate our national commitment to quality of life for all Americans." For the physical education teacher, the National Millennium Trails provide themes for outstanding lesson ideas. Possibilities include:
"How Far to Katahdin?"
In this PE Central lesson, students learn what it takes to hike the Appalachian Trail.
"How Far to Freedom?"
Students study the Underground
Railroad to learn what it took for enslaved African Americans to run to freedom in Canada.
"Bike the Mississippi River Trail"
Students study bicycling, and what it takes to ride a bicycle from St.Louis to New Orleans.
"Paddle in the North West"
Students map and plan a canoe trip in and around Puget sound and follow Native American trade routes on the Cascadia
Marine Trail.
Students can work in teams and complete their "journey" using exercise machines, bicycles, rowers, and DigiWalkers while recording their progress on a map of their chosen trail.
Additional lessons may have students make reports on recreational, historical, and cultural activities along the trail, count calories and plan a menu, or develop training programs to help prepare for their journey.
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Come to Your Senses
This is a valuable information site about human senses. Our senses are the physical means by which all living things see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Check out this site, and the associated links on the neurosystem and the brain.
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Physical Education Lesson Plans
This site contains a multitude of physical education lesson plans submitted by various individuals. Included are lessons plans for Integrated Curriculum, Health/Nutrition, Dance, Field Days/Activity Days, and much more.
Fun Family Activities
Do parents sometimes have time for fun interactions with their children, but often lack ideas? This site provides ideas for engaging mom and dad in personal and quality time with their children.
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The Cold Within
Six humans trapped by happenstance
in black and bitter cold
Each possessed a stick of wood,
Or so the story's told.
Their dying fire in need of logs,
the first woman held hers back
For on the faces around the fire
She noticed one was black.
The next man looking 'cross the way
Saw one not of his church
And couldn't bring himself to give
The fire his stick of birch.
The third one sat in tattered clothes
He gave his coat a hitch,
Why should his log be put to use
To warm the idle rich?
The rich man just sat back and thought
Of the wealth he had in store,
And how to keep what he had earned
From the lazy, shiftless poor.
The black man's face bespoke revenge
As the fire passed from his sight,
For all he saw in his stick of wood
Was a chance to spite the white.
And the last man of this forlorn group
Did naught except for gain,
Giving only to those who gave
Was how he played the game.
The logs held tight in death's stilled hands
Was proof of human sin,
They didn't die from the cold without,
They died from the cold within.
-author unknown-
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KinderGarden
"There are many opportunities available for children to become involved with plants, gardens, or the outdoors in general. Some of these opportunities include children's programs at school gardens, botanic gardens, or community gardens. This site contains ideas for gardening with kids."
Nutrition in the Garden
"How often have you heard the phrase "you are what you eat?" What we eat plays a large role in how we develop and grow. Learning about good nutrition should be a part of every person's life especially during habit-forming childhood years."
This web site provides a fun way to teach kids about nutrition - through gardening. With warm weather coming on, this site provides nutrition education ideas and activities for helping kids develop good health habits.
Composting for Kids
This site provides an online presentation to teach kids what composting is all about, and how this process help make their garden grow better.
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Eat Well, Live Well
This is a very intensive site for nutrition health. Well worth checking out.
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Junior Master Gardener
The Junior Master Gardener program is a program for youth of all ages that uses fun activities to teach horticulture and environmental science concepts.
"Children can get involved in exploring their world through meaningful activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride and responsibility, and community involvement.
Older youth are trained to become mentors for younger children participating in the program.
Youth involved in the program develop critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify community concerns and take action to address them through individual group projects."
To find out how you can start a Junior Master Gardener program at your school which helps kids develop a pier oriented commitment to health, click the above link or here for registration information. Another excellent feature about this program is that it's free!
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Human Body Adventure
Take a virtual tour inside the human body with Skippy, the Human Body Adventure guide. Start at the beginning with Skippy, or jump ahead to find a directory all of the pages included in Human Body Adventure.
Human Anatomy Online
This site teaches the anatomy of the human body by placing your cursor over a specific area of a body system or part.
The Magic School Bus-Human Body
"Oh no! Arnold swallowed the bus with everybody on board, and it’s up to you to figure out how to escape!" The "Magic School Bus® Explores the Human Body CD-ROM!" is a great way for teachers to educate on human anatomy.
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If you have ideas, comments, letters to share, or questions about particular topics, please email one of the following Secondary PE Section Editors:
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