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Volcano!

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Students develop problem solving techniques through movement. They coming to PE class, are told that a giant volcano has erupted and there is hot lava everywhere. They need to get to island (tumbling mat or mats) on other side of playing area.

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lava, volcanoes

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lava, volcano, physical education
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Grade
K
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2001
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