Introduction

I wanted to create a This dinosaur-themed exercise involving movement, that was involves movements that are easy to learn and repeat.

Target group and Time

The This exercise is targeted towards 4^th/ or 5^th grades and requires a basic understanding of dinosaur names (e.g., T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus) and terminology (e.g., tail, horns, wings). The exercise is explained while already doing the different movements and takes around 15 minutes /for two rounds.

Learning objectives

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If all students are unfamiliar with dinosaurs, pictures of each dinosaur mentioned may be helpful. (See, for example, additional materials for Which dinosaur are you? - Camila.)

Letting it run

1. The students are asked to remove their jackets and backpacks, so they can move freely.
2. The group forms a circle and spreads out evenly.
3. The instructor starts the first round and slowly explains every dinosaur exercise.
4. Short break.
5. The instructor starts the second round and, in the process, asks the students if they remember what exercise fits which dinosaur.
6. Now, the students are asked if they can come up with their own exercises and share them with the group.

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