Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Animal Walks & Super Speeds

Let's learn to move our bodies in fun new ways, just like animals! This helps us get stronger and better at controlling our movements for all kinds of games and activities.

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What & Why

Moving our body from one spot to another is called a locomotor skill. Walking, running, and jumping are all locomotor skills! We will also practice body control, which means making our body do exactly what we want it to do.Pretending to be animals is a super fun way to practice moving and controlling our bodies in new ways!
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Example 1 — The Mighty Bear Crawl

The Bear Crawl helps us build strong arms and legs!Get on your hands and feet, with your back flat like a table.Keep your bottom down, not way up in the air.Move your right hand and your left foot forward at the same time.Now move your left hand and your right foot forward at the same time.Try to move slowly and feel strong like a big bear walking through the forest!
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Example 2 — The Leaping Frog Jump

Frog Jumps help us learn to use our leg power and land safely.Start by squatting down low, like a frog ready to leap.Place your hands on the floor in front of you, between your feet.Look forward to see where you are going.Push off with your strong legs and JUMP forward!Land softly on your feet, bending your knees to soak up the landing. Ribbit!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
Your teacher says, "Okay everyone, let's do the Bear Crawl!" but you feel a little wobbly. What's a good way to make it easier at first?
A.Try to go as fast as everyone else.
B.Close your eyes so you don't see anyone.
C.Go very slowly and take your time.
D.Lift your bottom high in the air.
Beginner
What part of your body gives you the most power for a big Frog Jump?
A.Your arms
B.Your strong legs
C.Your head
D.Your fingers
Beginner
You are about to practice Frog Jumps in the gym. What is the very first thing you should do?
A.Start jumping as high as you can.
B.Ask a friend to race you.
C.Look around to make sure you have a clear, safe space.
D.Close your eyes and imagine being a frog.

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What grade level is "Animal Walks & Super Speeds"?

Animal Walks & Super Speeds is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Animal Walks & Super Speeds?

Let's learn to move our bodies in fun new ways, just like animals! This helps us get stronger and better at controlling our movements for all kinds of games and activities.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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