VAHPERD The Virginia Journal Fall 2017

tion could enhance a classroom educational lesson, leading to what we expect to be positive test score results.  A message for fellow colleagues is to look for opportunities to integrate grade level lessons within the Physical Education classroom. At Guilford Elementary School the grade level teach- ers share their quarterly units of instruction. Specialists then collaborate with them on how we can integrate the unit into our curriculum instruction. The five regions obstacle course game is an example of anchoring a grade level classroom unit of instruc- tion into our program.

 Then the 4 th grade Teachers informed the author another im- portant lesson on the American Revolution was coming. So the author has designed a relay race game, which will be reported out at a later time. Next will be an integration lesson on the Civil War. There may be no end into the possibilities of Physical Education anchoring grade level lessons, especially as they pertain to the Virginia Standards of Learning and subsequent tests.  According to the Principal, she stated, “This is amazing and a testament to the excellent work you do every day. Congratu- lations!” Up next, the 4 th Grade American Revolution Game which designed around the Virginia 4 th Grade History Standards of Learning.

1. One to the World is an instructional initiative that addresses what an LCPS graduate should know and be able to do.  This instructional approach focuses on significant content and important competencies and the joy of teaching and learning.  Through One to the World , LCPS leverages technology with a clear vision for how it can support teaching and learning in Loudoun County Public Schools.

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