Week of 9/16/13-9/20/13/13 (1st Quarter -Week 5)

6th Graders,

Week 5 is upon us.  It is getting very close to progress reports.  I am going to make a strong push this week to enter grades.  You will start to see your grades in the grade book change a lot this week.

 

BLOG FORM

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WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

What are you doing this week, click this  CALENDAR to find out.  It is your responsibility to be prepared.  

WEATHER

Looks like a beautiful week of weather.  Please check weekly weather HERE. 

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We are in a new unit, Manipulative Skills- Hand Dribbling/Passing and Shooting.  We will be working a lot on these fundamental basketball skills.  

To read about the Manipulative Skills Unit, click HERE.  You will have manipulative skills throughout the year.

WHAT IS PE 101?

You have probably heard me mention PE 101 to you in class as well in these blogs.  What is it?  Why do you have it?  I want you to become familiar with the PE 101 topics.  There is a lot of curriculum on PE 101.  Please take a look at the materials.  I will be asking you about it in class.  Click HERE to read about it.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

On Friday you will have the Partner Pacer.  This run will be officially timed and graded.  To read about most of the runs that I do throughout the year, click HERE.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

On Wed/Thurs after the PE 101 Lesson, we will be doing a fitness circuit somewhere on the blacktop.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, click HERE and watch this ESPN video on a girls softball playoff game.  We will be using this video for an assignment that you will have in class.  It is a good video.  Watch it before your PE 101 lesson on Wed/Thurs.    

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, just watch the video above and be prepared to discuss it in class this week.  You do not have to take notes on it or anything.  

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

For any extra credit assignments that you would like to do, please go to the extra credit page.  There are little, medium and large assignments that you can choose from.

FIT IN 15 HOME WORKOUT VIDEO SERIES

I am putting a lot of effort into making a new series of 15 minute Home Workout Videos called "Fit In 15."  They are perfect to use when you have a busy schedule and/or want to cross train for another sport.   Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and look for the newest Fit In 15 videos to be posted.  To see the latest Fit In 15, watch the video below.  

Go to this link to find the latest Fit In 15 Workouts.

This week's featured Fit In 15 Workouts:

                                      Fit In 15 5 Exercise Circuit #3

Extra Credit:  Do one of these Fit in 15 workouts.  While you are working out, keep track of the # of reps you do for each of the exercises.  Afterwards, do a one page write up explaining the following:

What were the names of the exercises?

How many reps did you do each round for the exercises?

What Level did you choose (1, 2 or 3)?

Where did you do the workout?  Living room, bedroom, garage, park, etc.?

Short paragraph explaining how the workout was for you?  difficulty, hardest exercise, easiest exercise, if you modified and why, etc.?

Note:  If you have a Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and/or Instagram account, please forward these links to friends and family.  I want to get these videos out there.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

With it being so hot lately it is really important to drink more water than usual.  I have had a few students the last couple of weeks have to stop their PE class because they were weak and feeling dizzy.  These are some classic signs of dehydration.  The best way to prevent is to read about it and understand it.  Click HERE to read this awesome article.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

Click HERE to see what your first WOW is.  Do you know what this word means.  Click on the word and it will take you to its definition.

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