Historical Era Corners Movement Game
Dynamic warm-up where students travel around the room and create era-specific movements in designated corners
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students travel around the room and create era-specific movements in designated corners
Quick Info
moderate
24
15m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Music system
1
Era labels or pictures
4 sets
Cones or markers
4
Tunnel Systems
As needed
Pictures
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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