Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.5A Grade 4 CPI 6

 

Standard: 2.5 - Motor Skills

 

Strand: A -   Movement Skills 

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 6 -  The student will change the effort or range of a movement skill or combination to improve performance.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        SHOOTING LADDER - For this activity, you need several baskets, balls, and carpet squares or poly spots. At each basket, place three poly spots at varying distances from the basket. Divide the class into small groups. At each basket, the first student shoots from the closest poly spot. If a basket is made, the student moves back to the next spot. The rest of the group follows the same pattern. If a student misses two in a row, he/she moves forward to a closer poly spot. Some students may need to move the poly spots to more challenging distances. Students record, on a teacher-designed chart, the number of successful shots from each poly spot location. Discuss the differences in force necessary to complete a successful series of baskets.

Variation: Set up stations that focus on different kinds of throws or kicking, using targets instead of baskets. Vary the distances at each station.