Students: Second through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: 10,000 STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH uses technology to inform students about healthy physical activity. Students begin by wearing a pedometer to measure the number of steps taken in a day – 10,000 steps are the recommended number. No one is faster or slower, and anyone who can walk can succeed. Students become accountable for their own behavior, while improving their physical fitness.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Eduction 2,3

For More Information Contact:
Linda Kelly
Bear Creek Elementary School
2500 Table Mesa Dr.
Boulder CO , 80305
303-499-8555
kellyl@bvsd.k12.co.us

Students: 1st through 2nd Grade

Program Description: Celebrationn! is an opportunity for students to "plan" a party utilizing physical education concepts. They accomplish this by exploring party ideas with fun movements that looked and felt like candles on a birthday cake. Students also improvised shapes for a birthday cake. Basic motifs evolved to become a birthday cake, candles and letters for the cake. Actions, dynamics and space were incorporated and refined to produce an original dance suitable for primary students.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education - 1,3

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303 762 8300
linda_marsh@smanet.org

Beth Hansen
St. Mary's Academy
4545 University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303 762 8300
Beth_Hansen@smanet.org

Students: Grade: 8

Program Description: COPELLIA THE DANCING DOLL lifts the spirits and transcends the art of dance into the middle school classroom with a laugh and a smile. The students absorb fascinating facts and history of nineteenth century dance. They appreciate the differences between Romantic and Classical ballet, and the artists in Europe and Russia that changed the music and style of dance forever.

The students learn the mime and gestures that specify love, trust, infatuation and deceit. They appreciate the development of the choreographic form by imitating original movement motifs from the professional work, and learning phrases and sequences to form a dance. ‘How' the dance is created in the use of body weight, space, time, and flow, ‘Where' the movement takes place in space, and ‘What' the actions will be, are all fundamental elements to consider in creating and adapting movements from this original work of art for student performance.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Dance: 1,2,3,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303 762 8300
linda_marsh@smanet.org

Students: 9,10,11,12

Program Description: "DRACULA" transcends the art of dance into the high school classroom with frightening and spine-chilling ease. The students absorb fascinating facts and history of twentieth century dance, together with terrifying excerpts from Bram Stoker's novel, culminating in a performance of the Romanian Folk Dance from Act 1 of the Ballet. Students learn to appreciate the development of the choreographic form by selecting original movement motifs from the professional work, and developing phrases and sequences to form a dance. "How" the dance is created in the use of body weight, space, time and flow, "Where" the movement takes place in space, and "What" the actions will be, area ll fundamental elements to consider in creating and adapting movements from this original work of art for student performance.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
P.E.: 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303-762-8300
linda-marsh@smanet.org

Students: Third through Fifth Grades

Program Description: DANCING PIONEERS ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL helps third grade students understand the drama of the Oregon Trail, which extended almost two thousand miles across the country. Along the way, the Pioneers entertained themselves with songs and dances from many European cultures. Music and dance were essential elements of life during the extended drive, and were a means of sustaining morale, and providing laughter and play at the end of each day's "drive." Different European dance steps, such as the "Irish Jig" and the "English Basket," were learned with a partner or within a small group, followed by a class discussion of how and where each movement originated. Students performed the dances in Pioneer costumes during the afternoon of "Pioneer Day."

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,3

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80118
303-762-8300
linda_marsh@smanet.org

Students: Grade: 7,8,9,10,11,12

Program Description: ENGINE 1 – FIREFIGHTER FIT is a program where students are taught, by local firefighters, the benefits of physical fitness that firefighters need to perform their duties. These same benefits can be applied to everyday duties and responsibilities. - (ex: lifting a bag of dog food correctly) This program provides students the opportunity to exercise with firefighters as they improve their health by doing activities that use the health and skill related components of fitness. Many of the activities use no equipment, instead they use student's body weight as the resistance.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education: 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Matt Monfre
Sierra Middle School
6651 Pine Lane
Parker CO , 80138
303-387-3800
matt.monfre@dcsdk12.org

Students: Fourth Grade

Program Description: GET THIS PARTY STARTED, a theme for field day, provides the opportunity to brainstorm ideas for new and exciting field day events. Use a thematic approach, such as a birthday party, to organize and plan special events that allow every child to succeed. Events should focus on teambuilding, problem-solving and cooperative skills. By modifying a game, creating a new game, or adding something new and exciting, your next field day should be fun for everyone.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Mary Utash
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303.762.8300
mary_utash@smanet.org

Beth Hansen
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303.762.8300
beth_hansen@dmanet.org

Students: 8 grade

Program Description: GETTING FIT, STAYING FIT is a program where students first receive information on the benefits of fitness, how to calculate target heart rate, and to take their pulse. Then they are given a log sheet and rubrics, which explain how they are able to earn a stamp. The 5 weight lifts are demonstrated and the students are given a chance to practice each lift. The second class period, students can start earning their stamps. "Getting Fit, Staying Fit" is appropriate for the classroom because students learn the necessary skills to set personal fitness goals that will lead to a healthy lifestyle now and in the future. "Getting Fit, Staying Fit" program meets the individual needs of all students, as they are able to work a their own pace.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education: 2,3

For More Information Contact:
Matt Monfre
Sierra Middle School
6551 Pine Lane
Parker CO , 80138
303-387-3800
matt.monfre@dcsdk12.org

Students: 4

Program Description: GLOBAL CARE FIELD DAY emphasizes environmental awareness and engages all students in events that help them understand the importance of using our natural resources wisely. The team-building concepts used in each event promote equal participation, sportsmanship, and leadership opportunities.

The activities address recycling, conserving water, carpooling, creating energy alternatives, and assuming responsibilities for taking care of our environment.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education - 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Mary Kolbach
St. Mary's Academy
4545 S. University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303-762-8300
mary_kolbach@smanet.org

Students: Grade: 7

Program Description: HOW DOES IT FEEL?, is a program that allows students to experience first-hand what it is like to have a particular disability. They begin to understand that many things that they do every day are taken for granted. They also may experience the feelings of discrimination or being made fun of by other members in the group. Activities are performed as "able bodied" without any restrictions, then participate in the same situation but experience it with a disability. At the completion, students reflect and discuss questions and issues experienced during the experience.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Health

For More Information Contact:
Jeff Lemons
Mountain Ridge Middle School
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge
Highlands Ranch CO , 80126
303-387-1800
Jeffrey.Lemons@DCSDK12.org

Students: 9, 10, 11, 12 grade

Program Description: MAGNIFICENT MENU is a project designed to motivate students to eat healthy by utilizing healthy recipes which can be incorporated into their lifestyle! This project will allow students to create a personalized menu for an entire week using the food pyramid as their guide and a specific amount of calories each day.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
National Health Education Standards: 1,2, 6, 7 Math: 5

For More Information Contact:
Lisa Omori-Jones
Boulder Tec
6600 E. Arapahoe Boulder
Boulder CO , 80303
303 447-5220
lisa.omori@bvsd.org

Students: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 grade

Program Description: MANY KITES, ONE SKY educational program is an interdisciplinary event that brings together a multitude of ages colaborating together to share in the art of making and flying handmade kites.
The variety of focus points appeal to the students by encouraging them to explore their creativity in art, music, mathmatics, literature, and physical education. This project also helps peak the children's curiosity of the world as they explore the various types of kites used in different cultures. This exploration helps the children connect with others around the world as we share in our enthusiasm to decorate our sky, one sky, with kites.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education: 1,3 Art: 1,2,3,4,5 Music: 3 Reading and Writing: 2 Math: 4

For More Information Contact:
Mary Wood
Franktown Elementary
1384 North State HWY 83
Franktown CO , 80116
303-387-5300
mary.wood@dcsdk12.org

Students: Eighth Grade

Program Description: MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM CHALLENGE is not a traditional sports-focused physical education class! The emphasis is not on the athletic abilities of the students. The focus is on teamwork, problem solving, and building a sense of trust and community among group members. The course prepares students to handle a wide range of physical and emotional challenges through a well thought out and sequential set of activities. These activities place students in situations in which they need to learn how to communicate and deal with differences in opinion and the varying abilities of their fellow classmates. Students are asked to take risks and are encouraged to stretch outside their comfort zones.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,4

For More Information Contact:
Doug Dombek
Louisville Elementary School
1341 Main Street
Louisville CO , 80027
303-666-6503
doug.dombek@bvsd.k12.co.us

Students: First and Second Grades

Program Description: NATIONS UNITED, a primary field day, is designed for skill development without competition, while working on cooperation and having fun. This field day was created with multicultural education in mind. The games selected show students that children from around the world have fun skill activities with a bit of culture. Field days give the students an opportunity to explore cooperation outside the classroom setting. This brings out new leaders and new ideas on how to conquer a new challenge.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 2,3,5,7

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood CO , 80110
303-762-8300
Linda_Marsh@smanet.org

Beth Hansen
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood CO , 80220
Beth_Hansen@smanet.org

Students: Third through Fifth Grades

Program Description: PATRIOTIC GAMES is a thematic approach to planning a field day experience for lower school students. This special event includes activities that encourage teambuilding and cooperative skills, designed with a patriotic flare. Events include interdisciplinary concepts such as learning the history of the Liberty Bell, singing patriotic songs in Capture the Flag, and applying geography skills in the Fifty Nifty States game. The events are created so students of all skill levels can be a winner.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Mary Utash
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80110
303-762-8300
mary_utash@smanet.org

Students: Sixth through Eighth Grades

Program Description: POSITIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION is a class where peer students work as partners with special needs' children in a physical education setting. Skills are adapted to fit the needs of the student with special needs. Peer students are encouraged to be creative and use their best judgment as they modify activities so that the students they are working with will experience success. Team building and community experiences are a part of the program.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Patricia Morrison-Hughes
Columbia Middle School
17600 East Columbia Ave.
Aurora CO , 80013
303-690-6570
patmh@ctech.aps.k12.co.us

Students: Grade: 3

Program Description: RECIPE FOR RESPECT FIELD DAY promotes and enhances positive interaction, and team-building skills within each class. Elementary students at every grade level will experience success during field day.

Each field day event emphasizes the importance of RESPECT. The activities encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Students participate in a wide variety of activities that incorporate fundamental movement skills, and build strong, positive character traits and values. Events such as, Aiming For Respect, Caught In The Act, and Courteous Cooperation, will engage students in meaningful fun.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education: 1,2,3

For More Information Contact:
Mary Kolbach
St. Mary's Academy
4545 S. University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303-762-8300
mary_kolbach@smanet.org

Beth Hansen
St. Mary's Academy
4545 S University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303-762-8300
beth_hansen@smanet.org

Students: 9,10,11,12

Program Description: SPEED vs AGILITY: TEST YOUR SKILL is a lesson that helps students determine the difference between agility and speed. Many times you hear the term agility used to describe movement, but what it is and why is it needed. In this assignment you will measure running speed over 20 yards. Each time the 20 yards will be broken up differently. 1) Run a 20 yard sprint from an athletic position. 2) Run a 20 yard sprint by running 10 yards and then back to the starting line. 3) Run a 5 - 10 - 5 (see notes for directions) 1) TIME______________ 2) TIME______________ 3) Time______________ 4) Which was fastest? Why? 5) Which was second fastest? Why? 6) Why do coaches use the 5-10-5 to measure agility? 7) What locomotion skills were needed to run the 5-10-5?

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education - 1

For More Information Contact:
Patrick McHenry
Castle View High School
5254 N. Meadows Dr.
Castle Rock CO , 80109
303-387-9000
Patrick.McHenry@dcsdk12.org

Students: Grade: 1

Program Description: STUDYING SEEDS USING SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS is an engaging, hands-on program for kindergarten/first grade students. Students will learn about various seeds how they grow. Using science notebooks, students record their observations and learn the mechanics of using science notebooks. This program integrates science and literacy. Students use their notebooks to write and draw. This program is appropriate for k/1 as they are learning so much about observation and the world around them. This age is so curious about the natural world. Students at this age are learning to read and write and keeping science notebooks is great tool to encourage this process.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Science: 3 Reading & Writing: 2

For More Information Contact:
Jessica Feld
Horizons K-8 School
4545 Sioux Dr.
Boulder CO , 80303
303-447-5580
jessica.feld@bvsd.org

Students: First through Second Grades

Program Description: THE MASK OF ZORRO is a creative dance developed for the primary student, which incorporates a social "dance for two," using movement motifs from the "swing" dance of the 20th Century to the original music from the movie. Students love to hear of the hero's adventures, and their imaginations work instantly. This unit helps students to experience the drama and "action" of a legend. The learning and performing of the "swing" achieves a greater understanding of 20th Century social dance and the possibilities of adapting it in an original dance. Basic movement actions, dynamics, and space are incorporated and refined to produce an original dance suitable for primary students.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,3

For More Information Contact:
Linda Marsh
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303.762.8300
linda_marsh@smanet.org

Beth Hansen
St. Mary's Academy
4545 South University Blvd.
Englewood CO , 80113
303.762.8300
Beth_Hansen@smanet.org

Students: Kindergarten through Sixth Grades

Program Description: THRIVER ISLAND: BRAINS, SKILLS AND TEAMWORK encourages school-wide motivation, teamwork and promotes interdisciplinary achievement. A takeoff of "Survivor", this program has students participate in student "tribes." The Monthly Challenge Day includes brain, skill and teamwork events to earn points. Individual achievement in the three skills is encouraged, and students who accomplish a variety of tasks are rewarded. Field Day is the culminating event.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education 1,3 Math 1,6 Language Arts 1

For More Information Contact:
Brooks Temple
Foothills Elementary School
13165 West Ohio Ave.
Lakewood CO , 80228
303-982-9324
btemple@jeffco.k12.co.us

Lindy Muniz
Foothills Elementary School
13165 West Ohio Ave.
Lakewood CO , 80228
303-982-9324
lmuniz@jeffco.k12.co.us

Students: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Program Description: The high precision of GPS makes it an impressive technique for any imaginable application that requires the determination of positions (positioning), time (timing) and/or direction of motion (navigation) anywhere on Earth under all weather conditions. Although GPS is relatively new, many creative people around the globe have already devised and developed a myriad of applications. Though initially developed for the military, GPS now has civilian applications, both commercial and scientific - far outnumbering the military applications!

OBJECTIVE
By integrating social studies, science and math through the use of GPS, this activity demonstrates the very real and crucial roles and applications these core curricular areas play in our everyday lives.

ACTIVITY
After learning about how scientists use GPS to monitor movements in the Earth's crust, longitude and latitude, and how to determine an exact location fix, students will use hand-held GPS units to locate key features of their local area.

EXTENSIONS
The uses of GPS in the classroom are nearly limitless. Here are a few examples:

*Use GPS to locate several gravesites of historically important people (e.g., Jack Swigert, Apollo 13 astronaut and senator-elect from Colorado)
*Use GPS in the sport of Geocaching - locating "hidden treasure boxes" containing logbooks, electronically-trackable items, and trinkets for trading. (http://www.geocaching.com)
*Use GPS to create outdoor art (for example, creating string crop circles)

TOOLS
Hand-held GPS units (approximately $70-$90 each). One per team of 8-12 students

LIMITATIONS
You may use only the GPS and the coordinates provided.

ACTIVITY
After learning about how GPS is used in science, have students go in 2-3 teams and come up with coordinates for areas around the school. Students should describe where they are standing when they take the coordinates. Upon return to the classroom or computer lab, check the coordinates on Google Earth (or similar program) and determine the amount of error found (if any). Following the check of the coordinates, allow students to locate their houses or a variety of sightseeing destinations, such as the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, the Eiffel Tower, The Great Wall of China, Vatican City, Pearl Harbor, or, for students who are from other areas of the world, their homeland.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Science: 4, 5

For More Information Contact:
Myka Raymond
Laredo Middle School
5000 S Laredo St
Aurora CO , 80015
720-886-5163
mraymond3@cherrycreekschools.org

Students: 1st through 12th Grade

Program Description: WRAP IT is an innovative and fun alternative to playing horseshoes. Using unique implements, individuals and/or teams work together in a fun and safe environment to wrap their way to 21 points. This activity stimulates interest and motivation and provides cooperative learning experiences with students of all abilities as they create various strategies to accomplish the wrap. It is a great addition to any recreational unit indoors or outdoors.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Physical Education - 1,3

For More Information Contact:
Karen Smith
Angevine Middle School
1150 S. Boulder Road
Boulder CO , 80026
303-665-5540
karen.smith@bvsd.org