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Circuit Training Surprise

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Students move around the gym to music, and when the music stops, they sit on a balloon. Inside each balloon are directions for another physical activity students should do.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
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Skills Practice
Year
2001
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