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To The Beat

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This activity is two-fold in that it addresses having youngsters get a feel for different rhythms in music and in practicing their underhand tossing skills. Gather all kinds of equipment to throw, such as: yarn balls, spider balls, and Nerf balls. Find music that has different rhythms, different beats and when you play the music have the youngsters practice making underhand tosses to a partner to the beat.

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catching

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catching, rhythm, underhand toss, Music, physical education
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
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Year
2001
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