SOUTHERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Physical Education Essentials

Grade 6 / Physical Education

Baseball/Softball/Kickball

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What are the benefits of lifetime fitness?
  3. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  4. What is the history of the game of Baseball/Softball and Kickball?
  5. What are the basic skills of Baseball/Softball and Kickball?
  6. What are the basic rules of Baseball/Softball and Kickball?
  7. What is the basic terminology used for Baseball/Softball and Kickball?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies of Baseball/Softball and Kickball
  3. Basic Baseball/Softball and Kickball skills
  4. Teamwork and Team Management
  5. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Written Test
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in Baseball/Softball and Kickball stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice hitting tests
Practice throwing tests
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the game.
Origin of the game of Baseball/Softball and Kickball.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: hit, catch, force-out, tagging up, over-run, fly ball, ground ball, strike, ball, walk, strike-out, double play, stealing a base, passed ball, wild-pitch, etc.
Key concepts: Offense, defense
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental Baseball/Softball and Kickball skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the game.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve ball skills
Warm-up activities focusing on Baseball/Softball and Kickball related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of Baseball/Softball and Kickball
Materials and Resources:
Baseballs, Softballs, and Kickballs
Baseball Bats/Softball Bats
Bases
Cones and markers
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Encourage students to participate in youth programs
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 4-6 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Basketball

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What are the benefits of lifetime fitness?
  3. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  4. What is the history of the game of basketball?
  5. What are the basic skills of basketball?
  6. What are the basic rules of basketball?
  7. What is the basic terminology used for basketball?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies of basketball
  3. Basic basketball skills
  4. Teamwork and Team Management
  5. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Written Test
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in basketball stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice shooting tests
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the game.
Origin of the game of basketball.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: dribbling, pivot, field goal, foul, Lay-up, set shot, jump shot, foul-shot (Free throw), passing, rebound, screen, violation
Key concepts: Offense, defense, person-to-person defense, zone defense, give and go
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental basketball skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the game.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve ball skills
Warm-up activities focusing on basketball related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of basketball
Materials and Resources:
Basketballs
Basketball Backboards and Rims
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Jump Ropes
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 5-8 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Football

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  3. What is the history of the game of Football?
  4. What are the basic skills of Football?
  5. What are the basic rules of Football?
  6. What is the basic terminology used for Football?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Basic rules and strategies of Football
  3. Basic Football skills
  4. Teamwork and Team Management
  5. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Written Test
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in Football stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice cradling tests
Practice passing and catching
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the game.
Origin of the game of Football.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: passing, catching, running, blitz, interception, fumble, off-sides, completion, holding, pass interference, and
Key concepts: Offense, defense, person-to-person defense, zone defense
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental Football skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the game.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve passing and catching skills
Warm-up activities focusing on Football related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of Football
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of Football
Materials and Resources:
Footballs
Flags and Belts
Cones and field markers
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Various Paper supplies
Origin and Rules Handouts
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 2-4 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Group and Team Games

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What are the benefits of lifetime fitness?
  3. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  4. What is the basic terminology used for different Group and Team Games?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies various games
  3. Basic ball skills
  4. Basic movement skills
  5. Teamwork and Team Management
  6. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Quizzes
Written Quizzes
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice skill tests
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the various games.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: dribbling, pivot, goal, shot, boundaries, foul, passing, violation
Key concepts: Offense, defense, person-to-person defense, zone defense, give and go, fielding
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental ball and movement skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the various games.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve ball skills
Warm-up activities focusing on various related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Materials and Resources:
Handballs
Kickballs
Footballs
Gator-skin Balls
Flying Discs
Football
Goals
Mats
Basketball Backboards and Rims
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
After School Tournaments
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 10-14 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Hockey

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  3. What are the basic skills of hockey?
  4. What are the basic skills of field hockey?
  5. What are the basic rules of hockey?
  6. What are the basic rules of field hockey?
  7. What is the basic terminology used for hockey?
  8. What is the basic terminology used for field hockey?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies of hockey
  3. Rules and strategies of field hockey
  4. Basic hockey skills
  5. Basic field hockey skills
  6. Teamwork and Team Management
  7. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in hockey stations.
Observation of skills in field hockey stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice dribbling tests
Practice passing and trapping
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the game.
Origin of the game of hockey.
Origin of the game of floor hockey.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: dribbling, goal, foul, shot, penalty stroke, passing, violation, driving, reverse stick, tap-off, high stick
Key concepts: Offense, defense, person-to-person defense, zone defense, give and go, fast break
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental hockey skills.
Understand and perform fundamental field hockey skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the game.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve stick and ball skills
Warm-up activities focusing on hockey related skills
Warm-up activities focusing on field hockey related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of hockey
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of field hockey
Materials and Resources:
Hockey sticks
Field hockey sticks
Scooters
Scooter hockey
Goggles
Goalie Equipment
Goals
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Hockey ball (wiffle and/or gator skin)
Field hockey balls (game balls and tennis balls)
Mats (for boundaries and ball control)
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 4-6 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Individual Games

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What is the social value of competition and cooperation?
  3. What is the basic terminology of various individual games?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies of individual games
  3. Basic movement skills
  4. Competition and Game Management Skills
  5. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in various stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice cradling tests
Practice passing and catching
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the games.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental skills.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the game.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to basic movement skills, ball skills, and other skills
Warm-up activities focusing on individual game related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of games
Materials and Resources:
Pickle-ball paddles
Goggles
Tennis balls
Colored Scrimmage vests
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 1-3 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Net Games

Southern Lehigh Curriculum Standard:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Pennsylvania Academic Standards:
10.3 A, C, & D
10.4 A, E, & F
10.5 A, B, C, D & F
Overarching and Essential Questions:
  1. What are the benefits of physical activity?
  2. What are the benefits of lifetime fitness?
  3. What is the social value of teamwork and cooperation?
  4. What are the basic skills of Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball?
  5. What are the basic rules of Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball?
  6. What is the basic terminology used for Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball?

Essential Understandings:
  1. Enjoyment of Physical Activity
  2. Rules and strategies of Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball
  3. Basic Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball skills
  4. Teamwork and Team Management
  5. Cardiovascular fitness

Assessments: Performance Tasks, Projects

Skill Demonstration in game situation
Performance Based
-Game Knowledge
-Game Application

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests and Academic Prompts

Skill Testing
Written Test
Assessments: Other Evidence (e.g., observations, work samples, dialogues)
Skill Demonstration in game situation
Observation of skills in Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball stations.
Overall understanding assessed via pre-activity reviews
Assessments: Student Self-Assessment
Practice serving tests
Practice volley tests
Personal goal challenges
Students will need to know . . . (targeted understandings):
The proper scoring, rules, and basic strategy of the game.
Origin of the game of Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball.
Understanding of Fundamental skills
Key Terms: serving, volleying, spiking, let, forehand, backhand, drop shot, lob, clear, grip
Key concepts: Offense, defense
Students will be able to do . . . (targeted skills):
Understand and perform fundamental Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball.
Understand and apply basic rules, strategy and scoring of the games.
Understand and apply key terms and concepts.
Teaching and learning experiences:
Stations used to introduce and improve ball skills
Warm-up activities focusing on Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball related skills
Lead up games designed to reinforce and improve skills
Game situations to show knowledge and understanding of Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Pickle ball
Materials and Resources:
Shuttlecocks, Table Tennis balls, Tennis balls and/or pickle-balls
Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis and Pickle-ball Racquets
Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis and Pickle-ball Racquets Nets
Tennis Courts
Table Tennis Tables
Scoreboards
Colored Scrimmage vests
Various Paper supplies
Accommodations:
Follow all I.E.P. and 504 plan requirements
Allow extra time on written test.
Tutoring and extra help during activity and after school.
Peer tutor and peer assistance for hands-on applications.
Instructional Aide assistance.
Enrichments:
Assist in the demonstration of skills
Assist in the teaching of skills
-Peer Instruction
-Peer Tutoring
-Peer Coaching
Time: 2-5 Class Periods
Grade 6 / Physical Education

Fitness Testing and Fitness Challenging