Suggested Resources

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

GRADES 6–8 SUGGESTED RESOURCES

PROJECT ADVENTURE

Books

 Achieving Fitness (Project Adventure Activity Guide)  Cowtails and Cobras II by Karl Rohnke  Enhancing Thinking Through Cooperative Education by Neil Davidson  Essentials of Teambuilding by Daniel Midura & Donald Glover  Forget Me Knots by Karl Rohnke  Game On! by Pat Doyle  Innovative Games by Brenda Lichtman  Quicksilver: Adventure Games, Initiative Problems, Trust Activities and a Guide to Effective Leadership by Karl Rohnke & Steve Butler

Video

 “New Games from Around the World”

Essentials of Teambuilding / Team Building through Physical Challenges:

 Encouragement Chart  Social Skills observation Sheet  Team Pact  Student Evaluation  Evaluation Questionnaire  Team Accomplishments  Team Report Card  Assessment Samples  Weight training  Creative Movement/ Dance  Circuit training  Rubrics  Stenger Detectives  Map and Compass Challenge

Assessment Materials

 Full Value Contract  What’s Your Level?

Physical Education Assessment Toolkit:

 Magical Sports Equipment, Picture It  Forming Healthy Habits  PE Fitness Goal

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Books

 Environmental Education Activity Guide published by Project Learning Tree  Orienteering Made Simple: an Instructional Handbook by Nancy Kelly  Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0 published by Project WET  Walking Games and Activities by June Decker & Monica Mize

Video

 “The ABC’s of Compass and Map” (Brunton)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

GRADES 6–8 SUGGESTED RESOURCES

DANCE

Books

 A Sense of Dance by Constance Schrader  Building Dances by Susan McGreevy‐Nichols, Helene Scheff & Marty Sprague  Complete Book of Line Dancing by Christy Lane  Fun Stunts and Tumbling Skills by Gary Smith  Gymnastics Fun and Games by Eric Malmberg, Jim Nance & Patty Hacker  Kidnastics: A Child‐Centered Approach to Teaching Gymnastics Eric Malmberg

Videos

 “Cardio Dance Step”  “Complete Guide to Party Dancing”  “Swing Dancing Today Made Easy”  “Dance Fever” and “Dance Fever Clips”  “Learn the Dances of the 70’s”  “Richard Simmons: Grooving in The House”  “Surviving the Country Dance Floor”

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Books

 Fitnessgram & Acitivitygram Test Administration Manual by Marilu Meredith & Gregory Welk  Fitness for Life by Charles Corbin & Ruth Lindsey  Having a Ball: Stability Ball Activities by John Byl  Kids on the Ball by Anne Spalding, Linda Kelly, Janet Santopietro & Joanne Posner‐Mayer  Integrating Technology and Physical Education by Melanie Mitchell, Robert McKethan & Bonnie Mohnsen  Middle School Textbook Series (Moving with Skill, Confidence, as a Team) published by Kendall Hunt  Physical Best Activity Guide published by SHAPE America  Physical Education for Children: Daily Lesson Plans for Middle School by Amelia Lee, Katherine Thomas & Jerry Thomas  Using Technology in Physical Education by Bonnie Mohnsen  Yogafit by Beth Shaw

Videos

 “Bosu 4 in 1 Workout” (Bosu Fitness LLC)  “Beyond Protection Workout Part 1”  “Complete Aerobic and Weight Training”  “Double Dutch”  “Pilates: The Authentic Way” (Matty and Burdell)  “10 Minute Pilates”  “Stott Pilates Series” ( Pohlman and Searle)  “Pilates Principles” ( Pohlman and Searle)  “Tae Bo Series”  “Wild, Willd, West Mambo #5 Living La Vida Loca Dance Video”  “Yoga Zone: Yoga for Beginners” (Koch Vision)

Websites & Apps

 www.shapeamerica.org  www.ctahperd.org  www.fitnessgram.net  www.coachseye.com  www.slideshark.com  Coach My Video (www.coachmyvideo.mobi)