Energy
The capacity for vigorous activity; available power
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 9-12
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Jump your legs out and separate your feet wider than your hips, as you extend your arms and clap your hands above your head
3. Jump back into the original position with your feet together and your hands by your sides
Sequence
– 20 jumping jacks
Modification
If you have knee discomfort or pain:
– March in place, swinging your arms
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Energy mean to you in this moment?
Choose from the additional reflection prompts below to customize this lesson and meet the needs of your students and your time constraints. Create a unique workout experience every time you return to this lesson!
Self-Connection
Past
Do you feel like you have more energy when you are alone (introverted) or surrounded by a lot of people (extroverted)? Reflect on a time you made a decision that aligned with your energy preference and describe how you felt. Reflect on a time you made a decision that did not align with your energy preference and describe how you felt.
Present
Think critically about the word ENERGY. What are some different ways that others might interpret this word?
Future
Describe an upcoming event in your life (i.e. party, sporting competition, holiday, performance) that you feel energized about. How are you planning to prepare for this event?
Real-World Connection
Family
Describe someone in your family who has a lot of energy. What does it feel like to be around this person? What lesson have you learned from this person?
Learning Environment
What are some ways that you release excess energy during the school day?
Community
Identify the different energy sources within your community. Write a letter to your community leaders urging them to replace one energy source with a renewable energy source.
Academic Connection
ELA
Create a slide presentation describing an activity in your life (i.e. hobby, sport, game) that energizes you.
Social Studies
Name an inventor who created a new energy source. What problem were they trying to solve? How has this energy source impacted your life?
STEM
Participate in a class “Shark Tank” competition. Take on the role of entrepreneur and invent a new type of renewable energy. Try to convince the "sharks" (classmates) why your renewable energy is the most sustainable.
Fun Fact
Some forms of energy are cleaner than others. In California, only 1% of electricity comes from coal. In other states, as much as 90% of electricity is generated from coal.