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Name of Activity: Fitness Math

Academic content: Math

Purpose of Activity: To have students work together adding numbers to reach a certain goal and get exercise while doing so.

Prerequisites: Students need to know how to add the numbers 1 through 6.

Suggested Grade Level: 2-4

Materials Needed: dice, jump ropes, cones, basketballs, basketball hoops, mats, and a poster board with physical fitness activities written on it

Physical activity: Physical Fitness ( Jump Rope, Jumping, Running, Jumping Jacks, Shooting Baskets, Sit-ups)

Description of Idea

Variations:

You can make the target number larger for older students(example: 100). Use subtraction, multiplication and/or division.

Assessment Ideas:

Observe the groups adding the dice to check for addition. Have the students add the numbers on a piece of paper and check for accuracy.

Teaching Suggestions:

This also works well with parents and students together on a "Parents' Night."

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

Modify the exercises as needed to include the student(s) with a disability.