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The Video Camera Game ActivityThe Video Camera Game Activity
Publisher
PhysEdGames
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Types
Activities & Projects
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Media Length
0:46
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
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Year
2013
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The Video Camera Game

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Implement a fun game at the start of your next physical education class to warm-up the class' bodies. Call out video-editing terms to signal a particular tasks such as walking, running, jumping and more!   

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Concepts

fitness, fitness plans, gross motor skills, following directions, video editing, cameras

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Act out the motions associated with each word several times before beginning, allowing students to become familiar with the terms
  • Display the fitness routine for learners to reference while they play 
  • Use as a brain break in the classroom, and direct pupils to perform actions in one spot 

Classroom Considerations

  • Game is intended for the gymnasium
  • Best used as a warm-up activity
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Encourages following directions 
  • The video is short and to the point 

Cons

  • The host speaks quickly and unclear at times 

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