Do a Spacewalk
Your Mission: Perform the “bear crawl” and “crab walk” to increase muscular strength and improve upper and lower body coordination.
- Perform the “bear crawl” and “crab walk” to increase muscular strength and improve upper and lower body coordination
- Record observations about improvements in muscular strength and coordination during this physical experience in the Mission Journal.
- Tape measure or meter stick
- (Optional) watch or stopwatch
- For students: Mission Journal and pencil
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