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A Balloon Dance

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Learners identify three different levels of movement and sensation of buoyancy, respond spontaneously in movement to the stimuli of imagery and feelings, and formulate his or her own unique sequence of movements based on personal experiences.

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movement, balloons

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balloons, Dance, movement, english language arts
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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