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This unit introduces the five elements of fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Since we are stewards of the bodies that God has graciously given us we will explore the importance of exercise, its benefits, how to plan a fitness program, avoid misconceptions, and create routines for overall fitness. Students will develop routines targeting relevant exercises for...

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A number of different writing frameworks exist for instructional and assessment purposes. Adopting a common framework gives teachers and students the advantage of using a shared language to talk about writing. This unit will focus on one such framework, 6 + 1 Traits of Writing. Based on research by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) in Portland, Oregon, six criteria were initially identified to delineate the...

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