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Through the Quicksand

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Students select a partner, who is the travelling expert, and the other group is the rescue expert. Travel expert starts at one end of rectangular area and the rescue expert stands around the sides of the rectangular with a supply of beanbags available.

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cooperation, teamwork

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cooperation, teamwork, physical education
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2002
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