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Students investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with the help of their instructor.  Students are graded upon a list of movements the teacher asks them to perform.

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healthy habits, flexibility

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flexibility, healthy body, physical education lesson, health
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Physical Education
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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