Grades 3-6

In the third quarter, upper elementary students main unit will be on pillowstick hockey, gymnastics and fitness. Students will learn more complex skills for dribbling with a stick, rolls/cart-wheels in gymnastics. Additionally, we will be doing our final round of fitness testing for this school year.

• 3rd quarter units
  • Pillowstick hockey
  • gymnastics
  • fitness testing

3rd quarter Grades 3-4 Study Guide

• Stretching DOES help your body become and remain flexible. Stretching can help prevent injuries too!

• Name one food from each of the five food groups:
  • Fruits: banana, apple, watermelon
  • Vegetables: broccoli, corn, lettuce
  • Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese
  • Protein: meat, tofu, peanuts/cashews
  • Grains: bread, rice, pasta, granola

• Sugar is not good for your teeth, and can make you feel full, which leaves room for healthy choices like fruits and vegetables.
• Remember, the Deltoid is located near the outer part of your shoulder.

3rd Quarter Grades 5-6 Study Guide

• Name one food from each of the five food groups:
  • Fruits: banana, apple, watermelon
  • Vegetables: broccoli, corn, lettuce
  • Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese
  • Protein: meat, tofu, peanuts/cashews
  • Grains: bread, rice, pasta, granola

• How do you find your heart rate?

1. Locate pulse on neck or wrist.
2. Once located, count the beats for 15 seconds.
3. Multiply the number of beats by four to get your heart rate.

• The heart, veins and arteries are the circulatory system, "roads" which carry blood away (arteries) from the heart and to (veins) the heart.

• Three levels of workout intensity:

1. Light- easiest (could be walking, or yoga)
2. Moderate- medium (could be jogging for 10 minutes, or running around the playground)
3. Vigorous- hardest (swimming for an hour, a 5K, biking for an extended period of time, weight lifting).

• Your heart rate helps determine what level of intensity you are working out at!