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Movement Pathway Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Movement Pathway Adventure

Create a movement pathway with 5 stations

In this lesson, students will engage in creating a movement pathway with five distinct stations, each designed to encourage different types of physical activity. This activity promotes experiential and active learning, allowing students to explore and understand movement in a fun and interactive way. It helps in developing physical coordination, balance, and fitness, which are crucial for healthy development.

Audience

4th and 5th graders

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Colored tape, Cones, Jump ropes, Hula hoops, Balance beams, and Printable Cards: Movement Station Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

1 minute

  • Briefly explain what a movement pathway is and its purpose.
  • Highlight the importance of physical activity for learning and development.

Step 2

Station Setup

2 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a station to set up using the provided materials.
  • Ensure each station focuses on a different type of movement: jumping, balancing, running, skipping, and hopping.

Step 3

Station Exploration

5 minutes

  • Allow students to rotate through each station, spending about 1 minute at each.
  • Encourage them to fully engage with the activities and discuss their experiences with peers.

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

2 minutes

  • Gather students and discuss their favorite stations and why.
  • Ask students how different movements can help in learning and everyday life.
  • Conclude with a brief reflection on the importance of physical activity.
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Worksheet

Movement Station Instructions

These cards provide instructions for each movement station, guiding students on how to engage with the activities at each station.




Jumping Station: Use the jump ropes to jump in place or over a line.







Balancing Station: Walk across the balance beams without falling.







Running Station: Run in place or around cones set in a circle.







Skipping Station: Skip along a path marked with colored tape.







Hopping Station: Hop on one foot from one point to another.




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