Miss.

Denyer
GRADE/SUBJECT
GRADE 3
GYM
OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA
PROGRAM OF STUDIES

SMALL GYM
GAMES

LESSON DURATION
30 minutes

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

ASSESSMENTS
(observations, key questions written
assignments, performance assessments)

Formative: observe the students as

they are playing the various
games. Ensure they are fully
participating each and every time.
Ask the students leading questions
to make sure they know how to
play the games, know what the
expectations are and how to play
fairly
Summative: no summative
assessment for this gym lesson as
it is a one-off and does not
connect to a unit or final
performance task.
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
1. Alberta program of studies
2. Peers Ben and Lauren
3. Teacher Associate
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Pinies
Music? Depending on what if games
PROCEDURE
Introduction: __8__ minutes

respond to a variety of stimuli to

create locomotor sequences
perform manipulative skills
individually and with others
while using a variety of pathways
perform and play lead-up games
and demonstrate elements of
space awareness, effort and
relationship
demonstrate the ability to work
together with a teammate/team to
achieve a common activity goal

The students will

engage with the
different games and be
physically active for the
complete 30 minutes.

Hook/Attention Grabber: What do you guys notice about the gym today? What has changed?
Assessment of Prior Knowledge: Observing previous gym lessons to gauge the physical abilities of
the different students in both of the classes
Expectations of Learning and Behaviour: I expect the students to participate in the different
activities throughout the entire gym time block
Transition to Body: Because of what has changed we are going to have a quick safety talk before we
begin playing any activities
Body: __17__ minutes
Learning Activity #1: Safety
Bleachers are set up for the Christmas concert
We will be using half of the gym, which means we need to be extra safe
What do you think that looks like?
Self-directed learning no running, lay out the boundaries, personal space, aware of others
Learning Activity #2: Crab Tag
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Miss. Denyer
How do you walk like a crab? - demonstrate
We are going to play crab tag!!!
Pick 2 or 3 people to be it they get a piny
Walking backwards, like a crab, the it people will try to tag you
If you get tagged sit cross legged and try to tag other crabs that pass you
When 2 or 3 people are left they win and will be it next time
Learning Activity #3: Wax Museum
The last people that won crab tag will help the teachers be the guards
Walk about the half gym till the whistle blows
Guards walk around and try to catch you moving
If they catch you do 10 burpees then you are back in the game
Play a couple rounds lasting about 5-8 minutes
Each round pick new guards so people have a turn
Get the statues to move in different ways skipping, jumping, crab walk, etc.
Closure: __5__ minutes
Transition to Next Lesson: Clean up and line up
WHAT IF??
If one of the games seems to be a big big big hit then we will continue playing that game
until time is over
If there is extra time: freeze tag or freeze dance
REFLECTION
Success in Lesson:

Revise next Time:

Comments from Mentor: