LESSON PLAN

Unit: ​Skills Date: ​Sept 25th-26th Standard: ​1, 2, 5

Lesson Focus: ​Volleying Grade: 2-4th Grade Technology Used: ​Music Player

Sequence: ​1 of 3 Facility/Equipment: ​Beach balls, light volleyballs, success balls, lighter soccer balls

Lesson Intro ​(What will you say to get the students’ attention, communicate the lesson objectives, and motivate students to achieve them?)​: ​Today we are going to
explore the skill of volleying. Someone raise their hand and tell me what a volley is. Yes. Volleying is the propelling of an object up into the air without letting it
hit the ground. Let’s brainstorm a couple of ways we can volley an object and raise your hand if you would like to share. So as you can see, there are all sorts of
ways you can volley objects. I have many different types of objects that you all will be using that best fits your skill. First, you will be volleying with your hands.
When I dismiss you, you make go and get an object and find your own personal space around the gym and start.

Learning Objectives Assessment

Each objective should include: a) Performance ​(the knowledge or ability the For ​each​​ objective include your procedure for determining whether
learner will gain as a result of this lesson), ​b) Conditions ​(under which the objectives have been met:
learner will perform, and ​c) Criterion ​(the level of performance considered
acceptable)​:

Students can…

1. Verbally describe what the skill of volleying is. 1. Choral response and randomly asking students.

2. Consecutively volley an object 10 times in a row with their palms 2. In-class observation
upward without the object hitting/touching the ground.

3. Move safely while being aware of their surroundings while keeping 3. In-class observation
their eye on the object.

Safety considerations and/or modifications for special needs students: ​Students need to be aware of their surroundings so they do not run into each other.
Special needs students will be given modified equipment that best highlights their abilities (lighter or bigger objects).
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Time Formation Activity Transitions; Comments

2-4 min Perimeter of Court 2 Laps Meet back in the center circle.
Q:What is volleying?
A: To propel an object while in
the air and before touching the
12-15 Entire Gym Volleying Exploration ​(Students will practice their volleying skills with various body parts) ground.
min 1. Volley the balloon (cue: eyes on the balloon)
2. How many volleys can you do? Count! Each student will get their own
3. Try different body parts (feet, thigh, head, elbow, shoulder, finger, heel, etc.) balloon and return to personal
4. Volley with any body part against the wall. space..
5. Volley and walk forward at the same time (cue: flat hand, stiff wrist, strike in middle)
6. Find a partner and volley back and forth (cue: flat hand, stiff wrist, strike in middle) Students will return their
balloons to the bag

5-8 min Entire Gym Keep It Up ​(Students will collectively keep the object from hitting the floor while holding
Circle hands. The students can’t let go but can use any body part to keep the ball up. See how long
the balloon can be kept up. If it drops, students will try to beat their time) Return the remaining balloons to
the bag. Tell 2 people good
Possible variations game. Line up.
1. Have multiple balloons going at one time
2. Divide into two teams and see who can keep it
3. With 2nd/3rd graders, no holding hands is necessary.

Closure: ​Today we focused on the skill volleying. What is volleying? By volleying, you are working on your hand eye coordination. Can we volley with other
body parts? Good job today class. Next time we will focus on striking.

Reflective Comments ​(to be completed after the lesson)​: