Exam 32: Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum

Following the flow of a scarf with the eyes as it falls to the ground is an example of a ____________ activity that helps prepare the brain for reading.

__________________ learning connects content from at least two subject areas in an attempt to promote learning in both subjects.

A culminating event that brings review and closure to a thematic unit is an important component that should not be overlooked.

To effectively integrate content from other subject areas into physical education lessons,it is necessary for the physical education teacher to be knowledgeable of the other content standards for a particular subject and grade level.

Planning and implementing lessons for two weeks that focus on math,physical education,and science concepts related to the ocean is an example of

Recently,there has been an increased interest in physical activity,particularly in children,because

Brain researchers have recently provided evidence that physical activity contributes to optimal brain functioning,and therefore,optimal learning.

When the physical education teacher uses a dribbling lesson to reinforce the math concept of multiplication with a class of 4^th graders,she is using the integration approach called

________________ movements such as moving body parts to the beat of a drum or marching to a cadence can stimulate the frontal lobes of the brain.

There is some evidence that music improves learning and memory and increases optimum functioning.

Two teachers working together to teach the health benefits of physical activity and the calculation of steps taken using pedometers over a three week period is an example of

__________________ movements are those that cross the midsection of the body and prepares the brain to read and write.

Some researchers suggest that physical activity is necessary for children to learn.