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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Healthful Living Education — Grade 3

Goal 10: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others at the same time as values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction (NASPE Standard 5 & 6).

Objective 10.02. Identify positive behaviors and comments to use during play situations.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Tennis ball can relay
Through tennis ball can relays, reading will be integrated into the physical education program. This will be done with instructions written on slips of paper. In relay form, students will pull them out of a tennis ball can one at a time and perform each task.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 Healthful Living)
By Nancy Lee.
Team tag
Students communicate, collaborate, and commit to their team and to the team's strategy. A team's desire for hard work and unselfishness makes for their success.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Healthful Living)
By B.A. Byerly.
Hoop ball
Students must move very quickly to try to get three balls in their hoop. This game can be played by grades one through four and may be played by large groups (30–50). This game requires students to use problem solving skills while getting a great workout.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Healthful Living)
By JoAnne Harrell.