Effect of Active Lessons on Physical Activity, Academic, and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of classroom-based physical activity interventions that integrate academic content and assess the effectiveness of the interventions on physical activity, learning, facilitators of learning, and...
Comprehension and Collaboration, Revised Edition Inquiry Circles for Curiosity, Engagement, and Understanding
Meet the standards. Celebrate kids’ curiosity and questions. Cover the curriculum. Reach and include everyone. Grow resourceful, engaged citizens. Seriously? Steph and Smokey are your guides to small-group inquiry projects that seriously can.Comprehension and...
Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
From a leading expert, a groundbreaking book on the science of play, and its essential role in fueling our happiness and intelligence throughout our livesPlay: How it shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul Stuart Brown MD. with Christopher...
Strengthening Civics Education With an Inquiry-Based Approach
Bridget Riley is a middle school social studies teacher and advisor. She has served as a diversity, enquiry, and inclusion leader for her school and has served on the 2022 content curation task force for Educating for American Democracy. Bridget earned her Ph.D. in...
Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
A bold new book reveals how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships.The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the BrainAnnie Murphy Paul Use your head. That’s what we tell ourselves when...
Power of Play: Huberman Podcast Episode #58
Host of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@HubermanLab) is a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. His lab focuses on neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus,...
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
Supercharge Your Mental Circuits to Beat Stress, Sharpen Your Thinking, Lift Your Mood, Boost Your Memory, and Much More Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brainby John J. Ratey, MD with Eric Hagerman Did you know you can beat stress, lift...
Effect of classroom-based physical activity interventions on academic and physical activity outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background :Physical activity is associated with many physical and mental health benefits, however many children do not meet the national physical activity guidelines. While schools provide an ideal setting to promote children’s physical activity, adding physical...
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