Course Title: Middle School Physical Education

Department: Physical Education

Unit: Wiffle Ball
Unit Plan # 8

Topic/Theme: WIFFLEBALL (4 weeks)

The purpose of this unit will be to give a basic understanding of the rules and skills in
wiffleball. The students will also learn the fundamentals of base running as it applies to
wiffleball.

Essential Question(s)
1 What fundamental skills are necessary to play wiffle ball?
2 How does teamwork play a part in game situations?

Standards:
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment
Standard 3: Resource Management
Key Student Learning Objectives: SWBAT
 Gain a basic understanding of the rules and skills of wiffle ball
 Demonstrate the proper form of throwing, catching, and hitting
 Demonstrate the ability to play in a wiffle ball game

Sequence of Key Learning Activities:

 Warm Up/Stretches
 Introduction to wiffle ball (rules and terminology)
 Article “After 60 years, wiffle ball still sores”
 Practice skills of throwing, catching, and fielding
 Techniques of hitting
 Differences between offense and defense
 Modified Game
 Regulation game

Key Texts to be Used:

“After 60 Years, Wiffle Ball Still Soars”
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2430-wiffle-ball-maker-story.html
Assessments/Tasks:

Formative
Participation – Students are expected to participate in every activity
Skill Proficiency
Self Assessment Checklist
Discussions through Q&A-checking for understanding of game situations and strategies
Homework Assignment on “After 60 years, wiffle ball still sores”

Summative
Game Play