Gymnastics
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit transforms basic gymnastics skills into imaginative storytelling through body shapes and movement sequences. Students explore how their bodies can become characters and express narratives, using animal themes and forest adventures to make gymnastics engaging and meaningful. The creative context helps young learners understand that gymnastics is not just about physical skills, but about artistic expression and communication through movement.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we create amazing gymnastics sequences that tell a story through our body shapes?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to create powerful and controlled jumps like the animals in the forest?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we connect our gymnastics movements to create smooth, flowing sequences that tell a story?
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Lesson 4
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How can we use our bodies to create amazing flexible shapes at different levels like the animals in the wild?
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Lesson 5
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How does speed affect the control and safety of our gymnastic movements?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we become excellent judges to help gymnasts perform their very best?
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