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Atha-Baska-Ball

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Students participate in a game of two teams trying to score as many points as possible by throwing or bopping a large beach ball toward the opposing team's backboard. Team members must follow specific guidelines for the game as well as work on their communication, social skills, team work, and leadership.

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communication, teams, teamwork

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communication, Game, team work, teams, social studies
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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