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Active Classrooms

Integrating physical activity with the Key Learning Areas

Smart Moves - Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools aims to increase student participation in physical activity and to improve the quality of that activity. As part of Smart Moves and as part of active learning environments, schools are encouraged to integrate physical activity with the key learning areas.

These Active Classrooms examples:

showcase the embedding of physical activity into the broader curriculum
support enhanced student learning through physical activity
aim to build teacher confidence and competence in delivering physical activity
encourage teachers to plan differently for the delivery of physical activity in schools
demonstrate how the integration of physical activity into the wider curriculum is one strategy for managing the time requirements of Smart Moves
enhance leadership in physical activity and the promotion of change in school communities
support importance of physical activity in enhancing children's health and wellbeing.

Integrating Physical Activity with Mathematics

The DVD demonstrates how simple it is to embed physical activity with mathematics. Forest Lake State School classroom teachers have incorporated physical activity with maths concepts to excite students and focus their learning. Various year levels demonstrate physical activity within mathematics lessons based on the schools updated mathematics program which includes the Mathematics Essential Learnings and Standards (QSA, 2007) supported through 'First Steps in Mathematics' professional development.

It is recommended that all sections be viewed to gain an appreciation of the engagement of teachers and students across the school from prep to Year 7. For specific ideas for each year level, the DVD has been sectioned for easy access.

This resource is accompanied by three mathematics units of work:

Year 4 Decimals Fractions Task
Year 4 Time Me Task
Year 7 How Fit Are You? Task

Each mathematics unit is comprised of an assessment task plan, assessment task and accompanying standards descriptors.

Forest Lake Prep - Year 2

Forest Lake Year 3 - Year 5

Year 4 Decimal Fractions Task

Assessment task and standards descriptors (new window) 258k
Assessment task plan (new window) 63k

Year 4 Time Me Task

Assessment task and standards descriptors (new window) 263k
Assessment task plan (new window) 61k

Forest Lake Year 6 - Year 7, SEU, Principal & P&C

Year 7 How Fit Are You? Task

Assessment task and standards descriptors (new window) 270k
Assessment task plan (new window) 61k

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