Title:

Basic Movement Skills

Grade Level:

6,7

Subject:

Physical Education

Author:

bokazaki

Keywords:

Physical Education, movement skills, tumbling

Brief Description:

 Students can work individually or in a small group to develop a movement skills routine.  The routines must contain skills learned in class, along with additional pre-approved skills as an option.  The final would involve a presentation of the skills to the class.

California State Standards Addressed:

Physical Education/6/Movement Concepts)
Physical Education/6/Rhythmic Skills)

Goal(s):

 Students will be able to perform a basic movement routine after learning and practicing specified skill sets.

Specific Objectives:

  Students will be able to collaborate with a group of their choosing, to put together a movement routine based on their knowledge and skill level.

Required Materials:

 A list of movement skill learned in class is displayed on the whiteboard.  Paper and pencil to write out the movement skill order and other ideas to complete the task.

Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):

Showing a few clips from previous groups sets the stage.  Let them know that creativity makes for a better project.

Lesson Plan Procedure:

 Over the course of 3 days, introduce various movement skills.  Including various forms of;  jumping, turning, skipping, rolls/rolling, balance, kicks, hopping, spins, hand stands, cartwheels, wall push-ups, wall sits. pair standup, clapping, squat   Students always have great suggestions.    Instructions in safely participating in a pyramid is a favorite of most students. Allow 2-3 days of practice before the final presentation.  The culminating activity is performing the movement routine.  
I filmed each group and put it together in one video with music.  
Total time:  5-6 days.

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):

 We watched the performance and each student had a great time. 

Plan for Independent Practice:

 Students will have 2-3 days to work on their routines.  Planning, pair share and writing down the skills in the order they will be performed.  Each student will decide what skills are within their "comfort" zone.

Assessment Based on Objectives:

 Self-assessments along with reviewing the written plan and video.  

Possible Connections to Other Subjects:

 Science and Physical Education go hand in hand.  Language arts skills are practiced when writing out the movement skills plan.  Music enhances the overall experience.

Adaptations and Extensions:

 This is a hands-on activity which acts as a "universal" language.

Additional Notes:

 Video camera, computer for creating a DVD movie with music.