In health and physical education classes, 11- to 13-year-old students learned about heart health by using various technologies. They used heart rate monitors, nutrition software, and pedometers to collect data on their activities and nutrition, which they analyzed in Excel. Students then created presentations and brochures to share what they learned at a community health fair.

2. Documents Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A synopsis of the origin and objectives of the learning project. Discusses how the project was planned and managed. Project Images: Images of the project to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented.

3. Work Samples and Teacher Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Student Work Samples: Examples of student-created brochures and PowerPoint presentations that were displayed at the health fair. Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the teacher, including advice for future implementations. Documents Student Presentation

4. Teaching Resources Click on the documents below to view the teaching resources used with this project: Physical Education Lesson Plan: The lesson plan used in the physical education class component of the project. Health Lesson Plan: The lesson plan used in the health class component of the project. Other Teaching Resources: A document with heart facts and a spreadsheet showing target heart rate zones for students 11-15 years old. Documents

5. Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards cover in this learning project: Assessment Rubric: An assessment rubric provided to students showing how their participation in the health fair was to be evaluated. Cardio Quiz: The quiz used in the Physical Education class. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students: Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

6. Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and help your staff create their own learning projects: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

8. Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Innovative Teachers : Find the latest classroom resources and professional development tools. http://www.microsoft.com/education/Innovativeteachers Tutorials : Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials Productivity in the Classroom: Lesson plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans Office Tips for Teachers: Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office programs into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive

10. Benefits of Fitness Presentation By Carley S. & Gabrial E. Teachers: Mrs. French , Ms. Lampard , Ms. Oltman , Mrs. Miller

17. Body Mass Index (BMI) Considered healthy if BMI is 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. Formula for BMI = Weight x 705 / height (in) / height (in)