Claim
Teachers should include physical activity in their academic lessons.
Evidence
Quote: "[S]cores on a 30-minute standardized test of reading, writing and math were higher in the schools that [used movement in lessons] than in the schools that didn’t" (The Washington Post)
Evidence
Quote: "Students might hop or run to letters on the floor to spell words or might solve 2+2=4 by moving their bodies rather than blocks" (The Washington Post)
Reasoning:
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A. Math classes, in particular, should increase the amount of physical activity students engage in while learning.
B. By having students move around the classroom, teachers help students raise their energy levels and enthusiasm for school.
C. Rather than taking away from class time, physical activity can actually help students learn.
C. Rather than taking away from class time, physical activity can actually help students learn.
Claim
Field trips help students develop important academic skills.
Evidence
Quote: Compared to a control group who did not attend a field trip, students who toured a local art museum had a "stronger ability to think critically about art” (University of Arkansas)
Reasoning
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In addition, museum trips often inspire students to create their own art.
Students can apply these critical thinking skills developed on field trips to their other classes.
A field trip is any meaningful learning experience that takes students outside of their usual environment; for example, students might attend a performance or visit a significant historical site.
Students can apply these critical thinking skills developed on field trips to their other classes.
B. By having students move around the classroom, teachers help students raise their energy levels and enthusiasm for school.
C. Rather than taking away from class time, physical activity can actually help students learn.
Reasoning:
B. By having students move around the classroom, teachers help students raise their energy levels and enthusiasm for school.
C. Rather than taking away from class time, physical activity can actually help students learn.
A. Math classes, in particular, should increase the amount of physical activity students engage in while learning.