Moon Walking and Space Movements

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Our Universe
• Learning area: Motor Skills
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Use gross motor skills in various movement activities
• Imitate movements of astronauts and space creatures
• Develop balance, coordination, and body control

Materials

• Open space
• Cardboard 'moon rocks' or blocks
• Balance beam or tape line
• Hoops
• Bean bags

Instructions

Explore various movement challenges inspired by space travel and astronaut activities.

Assessment

Teacher observation of students' developing gross motor skills during movement activities.

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• Planet Orbit Relay
• Asteroid Dodgeball
• Rocket Ship Yoga
• Digital Planet Explorer
• Coding a Rocket Launch
• Robot Astronaut Mission
• Space Movie Creation
• Virtual Space Station Tour