Deck 7: Integrating Physical Activity and Academics

Question 1

All of the following are types of integration EXCEPT

A)the individual model.
B)the partner model.
C)the trio model.
D)the group model.

Answer 1

the trio model.

Question 2

Research shows that ________ may improve children's attention and behavior.

A)unlimited recess time
B)one long morning recess
C)one long afternoon recess
D)short recess bouts spread throughout the day

Answer 2

short recess bouts spread throughout the day

Question 3

Which of the following represents the individual model of integration?

A)A classroom teacher who has students perform jumping jacks to multiplication facts
B)A classroom teacher who has students read about plants
C)A classroom teacher who introduces multiplication facts and a physical education teacher who uses multiplication during a tag game for students
D)Focusing on a common theme during multiple academic subjects

Answer 3

A classroom teacher who has students perform jumping jacks to multiplication facts

Question 4

Which of the following represents the group collaboration model of integration?

A)A classroom teacher who has students perform jumping jacks to multiplication facts
B)A classroom teacher who has students work on synonyms and a physical education teacher who has students focus on throwing skills
C)A classroom teacher who introduces multiplication facts and a physical education teacher who uses multiplication during a tag game for students
D)Teachers focusing on a common theme during multiple academic subjects

Question 5

Research shows that integrating physical activity and academics

A)is effective for all students.
B)is effective for some students.
C)is not effective for many students.
D)improves the learning curve for all students.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a classroom teacher's potential partner in developing an interdisciplinary learning experience for students?

A)Art teacher
B)Physical education teacher
C)Music teacher
D)Another 3ʳᵈ grade teacher

Question 7

Asking students to count by 8's to 88 during stretching is an example integration activity for which math concept?

A)Skip counting
B)Geometry terms
C)Degrees and fractions
D)Estimating

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary academic content area in most elementary school curricula?

A)Math
B)Physical education
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 9

Instruction designed to combine two or more concepts from different areas to help students see the interrelatedness of knowledge is referred to as ________.

A)overlapping
B)crossover
C)disciplinary
D)integration

Question 10

Requiring students to divide themselves into groups comprising a ninth of the class is an example integration activity for which math concept?

A)Skip counting
B)Geometry terms
C)Degrees and fractions
D)Estimating

Question 11

The group collaboration model of integration is comprised of

A)one teacher developing ideas for integrating physical activity and academic content.
B)two teachers collaborating to focus on similar concepts taught during the same time.
C)two teachers focusing on different aspects of physical activity.
D)a group of teachers collaborate to focus on one theme.

Question 12

The partner model of integration is comprised of

A)one teacher developing ideas for integrating physical activity and academic content.
B)two teachers collaborating to focus on similar concepts taught during the same time.
C)two teachers focusing on different aspects of physical activity.
D)a group of teachers collaborate to focus on one theme.

Question 13

The individual model of integration is comprised of

A)one teacher developing ideas for integrating physical activity and academic content.
B)two teachers collaborating to focus on similar concepts taught during the same time.
C)two teachers focusing on different aspects of physical activity.
D)a group of teachers collaborate to focus on one theme.

Question 14

The group collaboration model of integration is generally centered on a ________.

A)theme
B)grade level
C)movement
D)weakness

Question 15

According to the news clip on Dance Dance Revolution (DDR),all of the following are benefits of DDR EXCEPT

A)it is cost-effective.
B)it burns calories.
C)regular use improves academics.
D)it improves children's blood pressure scores.

Question 16

Which of the following represents the partner model of integration?

A)A classroom teacher who has students perform jumping jacks to multiplication facts
B)A classroom teacher who has students work on synonyms and a physical education teacher who has students focus on throwing skills
C)A classroom teacher who introduces multiplication facts and a physical education teacher who uses multiplication during a tag game for students
D)Teachers focusing on a common theme during multiple academic subjects

Question 17

Having students perform locomotor skills using pathways such as length,radius,or obtuse angle is an example integration activity for which math concept?

A)Skip counting
B)Geometry terms
C)Degrees and fractions
D)Estimating

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a benefit for classroom teachers to use physical activity to promote academic learning?

A)They notice an increase in all students' test scores
B)They see their students in an entirely different context
C)They see students becoming more enthusiastic
D)They experience a more effective learning environment

Question 19

Asking students to predict how many times they will hit the target with the soccer ball is an example integration activity for which math concept?

A)Skip counting
B)Geometry terms
C)Degrees and fractions
D)Estimating

Question 20

Which of the following words are commonly used to describe integration?

A)Interdisciplinary,multidisciplinary,and cross-disciplinary
B)Interdisciplinary,inclusion,and infusion
C)Interdisciplinary,disciplinarian,and cross-disciplinary
D)Interdisciplinary,intertwine,and inclusion

Question 21

Asking students to jump if the words the teacher reads are opposites and squat if the words are the same is an example integration activity for which language arts concept?

A)Spelling
B)Parts of speech
C)Antonyms and synonyms
D)Foreign languages

Question 22

Teaching the Jewish Hora dance is an example integration activity for which social studies concept?

A)Directions
B)Games from other countries
C)Class greeting
D)Conversation and courtesy

Question 23

Having students calculate angles of different playing fields is an appropriate physical activity integration activity for which academic area?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 24

Peer teaching is one way to help students work on which of the following concepts?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 25

Recording student pedometer steps and calculating distance walked during recess is an appropriate physical activity integration activity for which academic area?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 26

Asking students to record and compare their heart rates during different motor skill activities is an example integration activity for which science concept?

A)Freeze signal
B)Body part identification
C)Influence of physical activity on the body
D)The water cycle

Question 27

Using "32 degrees Fahrenheit" as a stop signal is an example integration activity for which science concept?

A)Freeze signal
B)Body part identification
C)Influence of physical activity on the body
D)The water cycle

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a math concept that could be integrated with physical activity?

A)Degrees and fractions
B)Estimating
C)Directions
D)Measurement

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a science concept that could be integrated with physical activity?

A)Freeze signal
B)Body part identification
C)Influence of physical activity on the body
D)Estimating

Question 30

Guiding students through an alphabet relay in which groups collect letters and create as many words as possible is an example integration activity for which language arts concept?

A)Reading
B)Spelling
C)Parts of speech
D)Antonyms and synonyms

Question 31

Recording student pedometer steps and having students write a paragraph on which activities accumulate the most steps is an appropriate physical activity integration activity for which academic area?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 32

Having students perform movements designating the teacher to move north,south,east,or west to approach a state capital is an example integration activity for which social studies concept?

A)Directions
B)Games from other countries
C)Class greeting
D)Conversation and courtesy

Question 33

Asking students to perform different action words stated in Spanish is an example integration activity for which language arts concept?

A)Spelling
B)Parts of speech
C)Antonyms and synonyms
D)Foreign languages

Question 34

Having students touch certain muscles or bones if the teacher says a true statement is an example integration activity for which science concept?

A)Freeze signal
B)Body part identification
C)Influence of physical activity on the body
D)The water cycle

Question 35

Having students calculate the number of square feet in the classroom and other areas around the school is an example integration activity for which math concept?

A)Geometry terms
B)Degrees and fractions
C)Estimating
D)Measurement

Question 36

Asking students to act out the action verbs during story time is an example integration activity for which language arts concept?

A)Reading
B)Spelling
C)Parts of speech
D)Antonyms and synonyms

Question 37

Allowing students to complete activities requiring different amounts of force is an appropriate physical activity integration activity for which academic area?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 38

Having students move to designated areas of the classroom (e.g.,noun,verb,adverb)that represent words the teacher says is an example integration activity for which language arts concept?

A)Spelling
B)Parts of speech
C)Antonyms and synonyms
D)Foreign languages

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a language arts concept that could be integrated with physical activity?

A)Body part identification
B)Reading
C)Spelling
D)Parts of speech

Question 40

Elementary students are often fascinated by this academic area.

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 41

In the group collaboration model of integration,multiple classroom teachers from a common grade level work together to center on a theme and generate learning activities that cut across academic areas.

Question 42

Four classroom teachers,the physical educator,and the librarian who plan learning activities that focus on bugs are demonstrating the group collaboration model of integration.

Question 43

Recess offered in short bouts throughout the day may improve children's behavior and attention.

Question 44

One strategy for increasing the effectiveness of instruction is integration.

Question 45

A group of four 2ⁿᵈ grade teachers who start a friendly math competition among classes are demonstrating the group collaboration model of integration.

Question 46

All students absorb academic concepts more readily when they are physically involved.

Question 47

Having students hop if a continent is located in the northern hemisphere and march in place if it is located in the southern hemisphere is an example integration activity for which social studies concept?

A)Class greeting
B)Conversation and courtesy
C)Cooperative activities
D)Geography

Question 48

In the partner model of integration,a teacher collaborates with another classroom teacher to integrate academic content.

Question 49

Studying the origin and evolution of various events,such as the Olympic games,is an appropriate physical activity integration activity for which academic area?

A)Math
B)Language arts
C)Science
D)Social studies

Question 50

There are two general models for planning integration activities: independent and group collaboration.

Question 51

In the independent model of integration,a teacher works with a mentor to develop ideas for integrating physical activity and academic content in his or her classroom independently.

Question 52

A 1ˢᵗ grade teacher who uses spelling words with stretching is demonstrating the individual model of integration.

Question 53

Skip counting,or sequencing,represents an integration area for math.

Question 54

A situation in which the classroom teacher has students perform a water cycle dance while the physical education teacher has students perform a water cycle obstacle course demonstrate the partner model of integration.

Question 55

Having students skip to designated signs (e.g.,Spain,France,Italy)when the teacher speaks to them using that country's primary language is an example integration activity for which social studies concept?

A)Directions
B)Class greeting
C)Conversation and courtesy
D)Cooperative activities

Question 56

A 4ᵗʰ grade teacher who integrates physical activity with multiplication facts is demonstrating the partner model of integration.

Question 57

According to the news clip on Dance Dance Revolution (DDR),research studies indicate that DDR may help with brain development.

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a social studies concept that could be integrated with physical activity?

A)Directions
B)Measurement
C)Geography
D)History

Question 59

Asking students to demonstrate popular dances of different eras in the United States is an example integration activity for which social studies concept?

A)Conversation and courtesy
B)Cooperative activities
C)Geography
D)History

Question 60

Integration is instruction designed to combine two or more concepts from different areas to help students see the interrelatedness of knowledge.

Question 61

Directions,geography,and history are content areas for social studies.

Question 62

Having students perform lunges for WWI concepts and star jumps for WWII concepts is an example of an integration activity for history in social studies.

Question 63

Reading,spelling,parts of speech,and foreign languages are all language arts concepts.

Question 64

Having students walk the perimeter of the playground and convert number of steps to distance in feet is an example of an integration activity for estimating in math.

Question 65

Degrees,fractions,estimating,and directions are all math concepts.

Question 66

Having students act out plays about different physical activities is an example of an integration activity for reading in language arts.

Question 67

Body part identification represents a content area for science.

Question 68

Geometry represents a content area for social studies.

Question 69

Introducing games of different countries is an example of an integration activity for geography in social studies.

Question 70

Studying how climate affects physical activity habits is an example of an integration activity for directions in social studies.

Question 71

Having students balance on muscles identified by the teacher is an example of an integration activity for body part identification in science.

Question 72

Having students rate their perceived exertion during different types of physical activities is an example of an integration activity for body part identification in science.

Question 73

Having students figure out their percentage of basketball shots made is an example of an integration activity for fractions in math.

Question 74

Antonyms represent a content area for language arts.

Question 75

Having students spell words as they do movements is an example of an integration activity for reading in language arts.