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Self and General Space in Dance
Students explore the different themes and strategies of dancing by performing in class. In this physical education lesson, students practice moving specific joints and muscles as they train to perform a dance. Students...
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Arts Impact and Math
Third graders incorporate math into dancing. In this algebra activity, 3rd graders identify different shapes and patterns using dance movements. They relate the different creations to polygons as they incorporate the use of stretchy...
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Starting Off
Students practice starting and stopping safely at a signal given by the teacher as they practice different locomotor movements.
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Video Game Treasure Hunt
Students creatively and safely move through general space, developing their own locomotor movements.
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Following a Bearing
Students practice finding a bearing. In this orienteering lesson, students review how to use a compass and set a bearing. Students complete a worksheet where they practice finding a bearing and complete a group activity to...
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Spot Jumping
Young scholars practice two-foot take-offs for jumping and a one foot for a hopping. They practice locomotor skill to music.
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Seashore Limitations
Students demonstrate the movements and behaviors of creatures from different parts of the ocean.
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Every Which Way But Loose
Students participate in physical activities that involves walking that is inexpensive, not skill dependent, can be used throughout the lifetime and easily organized into a social activity. They brainstorm all the benefits of walking.
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Slings
Students take three shots at the designated target using a slingshot. They strive to keep all of the shots close to the target or to improve with each shot; by getting closer each time.
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Card Sharks Basketball Passing
Students practice chest and bounce passes with either basketballs or playground balls. They draw a card in order to determine which skill to practice.
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Sign Language Tag
Students work on their sign language skills using yarn balls to tag with and cones for boundaries.
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Eating and Being Healthy
Pupils investigate healthy lifestyles by examining the food pyramid and performing physical activities. In this personal health lesson plan, students discuss their own diets and how it compares to the food pyramid. Pupils...
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"Braiding and Weaving" Dance Lesson Plan
Fourth graders explore braiding and weaving through dance. They create their own braiding and weaving dance.
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Shape Shifters
Students recognize different shapes and colors. When the music stops students should move to and stand on a shape. Ask students "who is standing by a square, circle," etc., and ask what color they are standing on.
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Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Hoop Jumper
Learners practice and improve their jumping and landing skills through using different types of jumping patterns. This fun gym-class activity, which is a variation of "tag," reqires music, hula hoops for each student, and vests and foam...