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Floor Paths
Middle schoolers explore the use of floor paths on the stage. In this floor paths activity, students evaluate choreography for use of the floor space on the stage. Middle schoolers design a short choreography piece that exhibits an...
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Scooter Signal
Learners practice the use of hand signals to designate right or left turns. In this safety lesson plan, students ride a scooter following paths set up to look like sidewalks and roads. Learners practice forming the proper signals prior...
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Turtles, Dogs, and Elephants
Students explore personal space at low, medium, and high levels. For this physical education lesson, students participate in imaginary play imitating animals and their movement.
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Locomotor License
Students participate in a simulation to practice motor skills and moving safely in the space they share with others.
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Moving In Unison
Students practice moving in general space successfully (i.e., not bumping into each other and moving to empty space). Teachers may add many different locomotor movements, or increase participants for an extra challenge.
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Over, Under, Around, and Through
Students explore a variety of traveling skills. They explain the concepts of moving over, under, around, and through objects while moving slowly, and under control.
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On The Move
Students demonstrate proper space awareness by moving safely away from others in the playing area.