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It’s never too early to begin developing healthy fitness habits and learning the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. After reading about champion Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, young readers will calculate Ohno’s fitness schedule as they hone their own measurement skills using time and calendar. Students will read about ways to increase their own physical activity while experimenting with muscle memory and will use the newspaper to hold an athletic pose.
In this issue students will:
- understand the practice schedule and commitment of a champion athlete
- practice measurement skills using time and calendar
- learn about muscle memory
- identify ways to increase their physical activity during the day
- conduct a poll and summarize result
- use the internet to learn about the 2010 Winter Olympics and Ringling Bros. Fitness Fun
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