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		Basketball Golf - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan ^Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GAM0200 Basketball Golf An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Mr. Stevens Email: Dtsv180@aol.com Date: November 2, 2000 Grade Level: 7 Subject(s): Physical Education/Games Physical Education/Skill-Related Fitness Duration: 45-50 minutes Description: This activity is an integration of two sports, basketball and golf! Students practice their shooting skills and use a scoring system taken from the game of golf. Goals: 1. Each student will improve his/her level of physical fitness as well as his/her knowledge of shooting a basketball. 2. Each student will improve his/her self-image through positive reinforcement given by peers and the instructor. 3. Students will grow in their personal development. Each student will learn cooperation and teamwork when deali Read More Go to Site


		Maple Hill Ball ^Votes:0 Maple Hill Ball Equipment: three six inch foam balls-two of one color, one of another/ one playground type ball/ hoops, carpet squares, poly spots or bases/ six frisbees [] = carpet square ( ) = Frisbee (x) = Frisbee with foam ball. ^ = Kicking Team (x)(x)(x) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ( )( )( ) [] ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ Procedure: Divide the class into two teams. One team is the fielding team the other is the kicking/running team. The fielding team is scattered in the outfield. The ball is pitched and the kicking team kicks. The entire kicking team then runs around all of the carpet squares 1 or two times, depending on how far they are spaced out. Once they return to home base all must join hands in a friendly circle and say "1, 2, 3, score." The fielding team fields the ball and a Read More Go to Site

		Parachutes - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan ^Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GAM0004 Parachutes An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Kimberly Weinreich Endorsed by: Don Descy Mankato State University Date: February 28, 1998 Grade Level(s): 2 Subject(s) Physical Education/Games (educational) Description: This is elementary physical education lesson on parachutes. We all enjoy playing with the parachute, well this is a lesson with a few fun activities to use with your class. I used this in a class, and the children loved it. Goal: To have the students learn control, and to associate them with the parachute. Objectives: 1. The students will control the parachutes using arm movements. 2. The students will follow directions while participating in games. Background information for teacher: This is an exciting activity for the student Read More Go to Site

		Pioneer Games - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan ^Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GAM0003 Pioneer Games An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Date: 1994 Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1,2,3,4,5 Subject(s): Physical Education/Games (educational) Objective: Students will be introduced to games that date back to pioneer children and will improve certain skills. Materials: Small stones, wooden bowls, plum pits, twigs (12 for each child), markers. Various game equipment. Activity: Game #1 Student stands behind a line. Each student hops, landing on one foot, balances, then takes a big step forward with the other foot. Then the student brings up the back foot and jumps with both feet together. Mark landing spot with a marker for identification. *These games were taken from a pioneer workshop by Judy Cole and Mary Minturn. Game #2 Students need 6 plum pits Read More Go to Site

		Sharks and Barracudas: Chasing and Tagging Activity - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan ^Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GAM0005 Sharks and Barracudas: Chasing and Tagging Activity An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by : Noah Little Endorsed by: Don E. Descy, Ph.D. School/University/Affiliation: Mankato State University Date: May 13, 1998 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s): Physical Education/Games (educational) Description: The activity called the Sharks and Barracudas is a fun children's phys. ed. game involving tagging and chasing. This activity is geared for children at the 1st or second grade level. Their are two teams, one is the Sharks and the other is the Barracudas . This game involves thinking and having fun. Goal: Students will learn how to play Sharks and Barracudas. Objectives: The students will learn to: 1. Use thinking skills on when to chase the other group Read More Go to Site

		Wombat Ball - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan ^Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GAM0006 Wombat Ball An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Greg Guza Email: guzag@taylor.d91.k12.id.us School/University/Affiliation: Taylorview Jr. High Date: February 4, 1999 Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Physical education/Games (educational) Duration: one 25-60 minute period. Description: Played like softball but instead of a wooden bat and ball, a wrapped up towel and volleyball are used. Goals: * To learn a new and different ball game. * To have FUN. Objectives: * To score more runs than the opposition by hitting the ball and running around the bases. Materials: 5 bases 1 wombat (towel rolled up in cone shape and taped w/athletic tape, beach towel works best) 1 volleyball 1 safety cone to mark the batter box or beginning of Read More Go to Site

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