McGraw-Hill Health 2005

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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 8
Grade 8
e-Journal

Health Online
Stay Physically Fit

Step 1. Questions

Physical fitness is a key to good health. Fitness does not come automatically, however. It takes work and discipline!

For this e-Journal project, you will be a health advocate for physical fitness. Write a persuasive essay to convince the reader to exercise and be physically fit.

Here are some questions to research. Include the answers in your essay.
  • How much exercise do people need to be physically fit?
  • What kinds of exercises promote physical fitness?
  • What are the benefits of being physically fit? What are the risks of being in poor physical condition?
  • Where can people exercise?
Visit the Web sites in Step 2 to learn about exercise and fitness. You may also use search engines to research this topic. Or try an encyclopedia or other reference source at the library.

When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your essay.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Body and Mind: Fit 4 Life
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comes this Web site devoted to physical fitness. Click "Getting Fit, Feeling Good, Looking Fine" for good advice on health and fitness.
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Galaxy-H: Your Body and Activity
What are the benefits of staying fit and active? Join the Galaxy-H crew to find out. Click through the lesson on fitness, then visit other parts of the site that interest you. This fun Web site comes from Great Britain.
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American Council on Exercise
This comprehensive, information-packed Web site is all about exercise and fitness. Check out the "Education Center" for fitness facts, tips, and resources.
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