Outline




 * Project Title**: mAthletics

To have teachers understand that movement is an essential part of learning and brain development and to also realize they may see better results in their student's critical thinking and connection making sills.
 * General Goal:**

1) Have teachers incorporate movement in their math teaching. 2) Have students enjoy learning about math
 * Specific Outcomes:**

Teachers will use this project to understand the importance of movement in learning math specifically. The students will be forever grateful to better understand and gain confidence in math.
 * Audience:**


 * Content Outline:**

I. Research: A. What does physical activity do? Grow brain cells and increase alertness (BDNF) B. Cross body movement (Helps put newly learned material into memory) C. Poor circulation decrease concentration D. Statistics (Math and Movement)

II. Adaptable Movement Activities A. Hopscotch/Jump Rope (skip counting, multiplication, division) B. Find a partner (adding, subtracting, factors, multiples) C. Transforming into the curriculum (Geometry/ Data and Analysis)

III. Children A. Skill and practice B. Confidence C. Our future (24th out of 29) D. Obesity

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