Dr. Michael Kester-Haynes

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K-2 Lesson Plans Featured

Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Dino Dig Data Lab - Measuring, Sorting, and Graphing Fossil Finds

Turn a dinosaur dig into a fun K-2 math and science lesson where students sort, measure, graph fossils, and spot patterns like young paleontologists.

The Admin Angle Featured

The Admin Angle: Why Principals Should Stop Rolling Out New Initiatives Midyear

Why principals should stop rolling out new initiatives midyear, avoid initiative fatigue, and use a smarter school improvement calendar.

Grade 8 PE Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 8 PE): Capstone Festival & Lifelong Movement Reflection

Celebrate Grade 8 PE growth with a student-centered activity festival, reflection on strengths and preferences, and realistic plans for staying active in high school and beyond.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 8 PE): Obstacle Courses & Adventure Challenges

Explore this Grade 8 PE obstacle course unit where students build agility, balance, coordination, perseverance, and teamwork through adventure challenges, peer encouragement, and goal-focused reflection.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 8 PE): Officiating & Game Design Studio

Explore this Grade 8 PE unit where students become officials, game designers, and activity leaders by building fair rules, teaching modified games, and practicing safe, confident officiating.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 8 PE): 3v3 Tournament — Student-Choice Sport

Grade 8 PE unit featuring a student-run 3v3 tournament focused on strategy, officiating, scorekeeping, leadership, and sportsmanship under competitive pressure.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 8 PE): Walking/Running Club & HS Activity Planning

Grade 8 PE unit on walking, jogging, and running to build endurance, pacing skills, and a realistic weekly activity plan for high school and lifelong fitness.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 8 PE): Frisbee Golf & Outdoor Recreation Options

Grade 8 PE Frisbee Golf unit developing backhand, forehand, and specialty throws while exploring outdoor recreation and lifelong physical activity planning.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 8 PE): Conflict Resolution & Self-Officiated Game Play

Grade 8 PE unit on self-officiated games developing leadership, fair decision-making, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and independent responsibility.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 8 PE): Net/Wall Playground Games (Four-Square & Wall Ball)

Grade 8 PE unit on Four-Square and Wall Ball building striking control, anticipation, self-officiating, conflict resolution, and fair play.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 8 PE): Large-Group Strategy & Event-Style Games

Grade 8 PE unit using Capture the Flag, Territory Games, and Medic to build strategy, leadership, emotional control, and teamwork.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 8 PE): Castle/Target Games & Tactical Throwing

Grade 8 PE target games unit on tactical throwing, Castle Ball strategy, defensive positioning, and team communication through active play.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 8 PE): Track & Field — Specialization & Meet Roles

Grade 8 PE track and field unit on event technique, pacing, officiating, and mini meet performance using data, safety, and leadership.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 8 PE): Rugby-Style Flag — Support & Phase Play

Grade 8 PE rugby-style flag unit on support runs, backward passing, phase play, line defense, and safe tactical teamwork.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 8 PE): Fitness Testing & Fitness Plan Reflection

Grade 8 PE fitness unit on assessments, fitness logs, and goal setting to track progress, analyze data, and revise personal fitness plans.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 8 PE): Lacrosse — Possession & Tactical Small-Sided Games

Grade 8 PE lacrosse unit on stick skills, possession, cutting, spacing, safe defense, and tactical small-sided team play.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 8 PE): Cooperative Relays & Performance Analysis

Grade 8 PE relay unit on agility, balance, teamwork, and data-driven strategy as students refine relay plans, roles, and leadership skills.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 8 PE): Team Handball — Offensive Systems & Defense

Grade 8 PE team handball unit focused on passing, cutting, offensive systems, team defense, transitions, safety, and tactical 5v5 play.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 8 PE): Yoga & Core Strength Progressions

Grade 8 PE yoga unit using breath work, mobility, and yoga-core flows to build balance, core endurance, stress relief, and mental focus.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 8 PE): Wiffleball/Softball — Situational Play & Coaching

Grade 8 PE wiffleball/softball unit on tactical hitting, relay throws, defensive shifts, base-running decisions, and student coaching.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 8 PE): Badminton — Attacking & Defending Space

Grade 8 PE badminton unit on serves, clears, drops, smashes, doubles communication, and tactical shot selection to attack or defend space.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 8 PE): Scooter Games, Core & Peer Safety

Grade 8 PE scooter unit on core strength, safe movement, peer support roles, and responsible equipment use during relays and games.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 8 PE): Kickball/Matball — Strategy & Communication

Grade 8 PE Kickball/Matball unit on kicking for placement, smart base running, defensive shifts, and team communication in strategy-based games.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 8 PE): Fitness Plan Design & Training Principles

Grade 8 PE fitness planning unit on RPE, heart rate, FITT, and goal setting to build a realistic multi-week personal fitness plan.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 8 PE): Ultimate Frisbee — Advanced Offense & Self-Officiating

Grade 8 PE Ultimate unit on stacks, huck-and-cut offense, defensive reads, throwing under pressure, and spirit-based self-officiating.