Training/Winter break

Students,
Have a great winter break! Enjoy the holidays and do not eat too much! The 5th and 6th graders have become familiar with some of my cycling and running training here as I show them my results after some of my runs. If anyone exercises over the break please post it in the comment section with your name so you can receive some recognition and you can motivate and challenge others to be active.

Today's training- three miles jogging in 28 minutes around the School 7 neighborhood.
- It is a great day so I will be riding for around 60-90 minutes on my bicycle after school.

Sincerely,
Mr. Goldstein

Hw# 2 and Training

Students,
Reminder! HW#2 is due on Wednesday. Make sure you get your good grade for the assignment, it can be be found lower down on this blog!

As many of you know I have been increasing my training a lot!
As of now, I am focused on just getting a lot of miles in per week running and bicycling. I am just going slow and not worrying about my speed right now. As time goes on I will start to go shorter distances and start to focus more on my speed (which is known as intensity).

Please post any questions or comments on the blog!

Mr. Goldstein

Training (continued)

Students,
Last night I got my training run in after the sun went down. I ran for 25 minutes around my neighborhood. When the days are short in the winter months it is hard to always get my run in while the sun is still out. It is important when working out or playing sports in the dark that you wear reflective gear so cars are able to see you. I wear a reflective green stripe around my arm so cars can see me.

Mr. Goldstein

5th Grade Health Review

5th Graders,
Here is what you need to know for the health test coming up next week.

1) The order of units of life (sizes)- cell, tissue, organ, organ system, human body
2) Why do we need muscles and bones? - muscles help us move and bones keep our body's structure
3) Arteries and veins- they help to carry blood- what color is each?
4) Respiratory system- Which organ is most important? What is the most important part of the air we breathe?
5) Circulatory system- What does blood bring throughout the body?- oxygen

Make sure to look at your notes,
Mr. Goldstein

6th Grade Health Review

6th graders,
Here is what you need to know for the health test coming up...
You need to know the parts and the function of each system. I will answer any specific questions you have in class.
1) Nervous system- what are its parts and function?
2) Respiratory system-
3) Muscular system- What is the function of the muscles?
4) Skeletal system- What do bones do for your body?
5) Digestive system
6) Endocrine system- What is a hormone? What do they do?

Start studying,
Mr. Goldstein

Hw#2 2nd Quarter

Students,
The HW#2 is due on 12/21. If you do not see me that day and you want to hand it in, put it in my mailbox. You can always hand it in early.

HW#2 is another vocabulary assignment. You need to a) define the word, b) use it in an original sentence, c) give an original thought such as "this word applies to my life..." or "this words mean ____ to me."

The words for this assignment are:
Ryhthm
Tempo
Choreography
Balance
Etiquette

I look forward to reading your work,
Mr. Goldstein

Blog update

Dear students,
Stay posted to the blog! There will be reviews for the health test posted soon for 5th and 6th graders. Also, HW#2 will be posted shortly.

There can potentially be some extra credit given for students who leave thoughtful comments on the blog in response to some of the posts about my training program.

Thanks,
Mr. Goldstein

Training with Friends

Students,
Last night during my training run I was able to run with my friend for about 40 minutes and 4.5 miles. It is great to train with friends sometimes because it can add to your motivation to get a great workout in. Think about what friends you can ask to work out with you if you think it is something that will help!

Sincerely,
Mr. Goldstein

PS- Stay posted for a review for the health tests coming up in 5th and 6th grade.