In today’s Walking Classroom, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Soccer Champion Carla Overbeck and her son, Jackson, introduce the Walking Classroom and discuss the importance of making healthy choices. Carla and her son talk about what calories are, what an empty calorie is, and the effect that junk food has on your energy and ability to perform. Carla talks about how she made healthy choices and why it’s important to make healthy choices about eating right and getting enough exercise.
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:SL.3.1, SL.3.4
SL.4.1, SL.4.4
SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
SL.6.1, SL.6.4
SL.7.1, SL.7.4
SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Introduction to The Walking Classroom Google Quiz
Explains the meaning of a calorie, how our bodies use calories, and the impact of too few/too many.
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