Lesson Plan

Instructor(s): Mr. Tyler

School: Burgettstown .
Grade: K-3
Teaching Episode Focus: Parachute
PDE H/PE Standard(s) 10.3.9D, 10.5.9B, 10.5.9F
Location of learning environment: gymnasium
Equipment: cones, balls, bats
Teaching Style(s): Command, Task, Guided Discovery

I. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

A1. Given a class session, students will demonstrate safety and

responsibility to self and others by following all class rules according to
established protocols throughout the entire session. 10.3.9D

P2. Given a practice session, students will demonstrate fitness capabilities

by performing the exercises demonstrated by the teacher according to all
critical elements. 10.5.9F

C3. Given an explanation and demonstration, the students demonstrate an

understanding of swinging a baseball bat by correctly responding to
questions posed by the teacher with 100% accuracy. 10.5.9B

P4. Given a practice session, the students will hit a ball off a tee according
to all critical elements. 10.5.9F

C5. Given a question and answer session, the students will show an
understanding of this lesson’s content and concepts by correctly answering
the questions with 100% accuracy. 10.5.9B

II. PROCEDURES:

A1. Given a class session, students will demonstrate safety and

responsibility to self and others by following all class rules according to
established protocols throughout the entire session.
Safety Concerns
 Shoes are tied
 Keep hands and feet to self
 When I blow the whistle stop and listen.
 Neglect to listen will result in time out.
 Respect others in class by being helpful and kind.
 Remember the ready position when the teacher is talking:
 Quiet hands, quiet mouth, look at teacher

Are there any questions about safety?

P2. Given a practice session, students will demonstrate fitness capabilities

by performing the exercises demonstrated by the teacher according to all
critical elements. 10.5.9F

Time: 5 min. Warm Up Activity: Fitness

Warm Up Activity: Fitness
Teacher led stretching
Pushups
Sit-ups
Jumping Jacks
4 minute movement

Skill Development
Transition: Students return to the bleachers and sit in the ready position
to prepare for the teacher’s explanation and demonstration of swinging a
baseball bat.

C3. Given an explanation and demonstration, the students demonstrate an

understanding of parachute protocol by correctly responding to questions
posed by the teacher with 100% accuracy. 10.5.9B

Critical Elements:
 Hold the bat with the correct grip
 Place the sticker behind the ball
 Have your feet shoulder with apart
 Bring your elbow up and the bat high
 Swing with your eyes on the ball

Teacher demonstrates the critical elements and how to

swing the bat

P4. Given a practice session, the students will hit a ball off a tee according
to all critical elements. 10.5.9F

Four lines are created

Each student takes turn hitting a ball, retrieves it and gets in the back
of the line. The teacher will give the students 3 vocal cues to swing.
III. CLOSURE:
a. Remark on effort and listening skills
b. Question and answer:

C5. Given a question and answer session, the students will show an
understanding of this lesson’s content and concepts by correctly answering
the questions with 100% accuracy. 10.5.9B

Where should our eyes be when we swing ( on the ball)

Do we have to swing really hard (no)