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LANGUAGE

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HOW CAN I USE MOVEMENT In MY CLASS?

Teaching Content

SCIENCE

Timed relay race representing neural network activity

Human tectonic plates and earthquakes

Physical representation of atomic structure

BRAIN BREAKS

Simple stretches/sun salutations

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Reviewing Content

Hula hoop Venn diagram with notecards

Create a dance or song reviewing content

Relay review in groups using varying locomotive skills to get back to the board/desk

Tennis ball bounce review

Adjusting for Skill/Age

Simplify or complicate the rules to suit the group's needs

Allow group work or individual participation as is appropriate

Choose an appropriate object, i.e. a beach ball vs. a bean bag

Focus on participation or elimination

Vary the speed