Cross Countries ORGANIZATION: Time: 5-15 minutes Set Up: Have students stand near their desks. CURRICULUM: Math Common Core State Standards Fifth Grade Fourth Grade (Measurement & Data: 5.MD.1) (Ops. & Algebraic Thinking: 4.OA.5) When converting meters (m) into centimeters Create a number pattern by acting out each (cm) each answer should be given with new rule with Cross Countries. Cross Countries. For example if the rule is then you ● “Add 3,” For example, in 0.25 m there are 25 cm. must do three cross countries before stating ● Do 25 cross countries. the next number in the pattern. DIRECTIONS: 1. Stand up tall. Stand up proud. 2. Reach one arm forward and step one leg forward. 3. Quickly switch to bring your other arm and leg forward. 4. Repeat several times. TEST STRESS: Find Your Pulse 1. Stand up tall. Stand up proud. 2. Before exercising, place two fingers on the back of your jaw bone. 3. Gently slide them down to the middle part of your neck, closer to your chin. 4. Feel for your pulse. 5. Exercise for at least one minute. 6. Feel for your pulse again to see if you feel a difference. Remember to record how long you exercised each day on your exercise log! BLUE CARD 2
Cross Countries ORGANIZATION: Time: 5-15 minutes Set Up: Have students stand near their desks. CURRICULUM: Math Common Core State Standards Fourth Grade (Ops. & Algebraic Thinking: 4.OA.5) Create a number pattern by acting out each new rule with Cross Countries. ● For example if the rule is “Add 3,” then you must do three cross countries before stating the next number in the pattern. Fifth Grade (Measurement & Data: 5.MD.1) When converting meters (m) into centimeters (cm) each answer should be given with Cross Countries. ● For example, in 0.25 m there are 25 cm. Do 25 cross countries. DIRECTIONS: 1. Stand up tall. Stand up proud. 2. Reach one arm forward and step one leg forward. 3. Quickly switch to bring your other arm and leg forward. 4. Repeat several times. TEST STRESS: Find Your Pulse 1. Stand up tall. Stand up proud. 2. Before exercising, place two fingers on the back of your jaw bone. 3. Gently slide them down to the middle part of your neck, closer to your chin. 4. Feel for your pulse. 5. Exercise for at least one minute. 6. Feel for your pulse again to see if you feel a difference. Remember to record how long you exercised each day on your exercise log! BLUE CARD 2