Lesson Planning Form for Differentiating Instruction Calvin College Education Program

Teacher Emily Jeninga

Date 4/15/14 Subject/ Topic/ Theme Health: What is Physical Activity

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
The main focus of this lesson is to expose students to the amount of physical exercise they should get everyday.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
This lesson ties to the unit plan by promoting a healthier lifestyle for all students.
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national or state standards.
If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.
1) The children will explain the benefits of keeping physically fit.
2) The children will predict the effects of exercise on their bodies.
3) The children will describe how participation in physical activity makes them feel.



II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge and skills.


Nothing
Assessment
(formative and summative)

Formative, I will be assessing as the students respond to my questions. Summative, I am
sending home a fitness log, that my students need to fill out with all the activity that they do.
Identify those students
(individuals or groups) in your
class who will need special
attention and describe the level of
support you plan on giving them.
Refer back to the survey you did
of your class.
I will be including all my students. If some students dont seem to be engaged, I will have
them break down into groups to respond to my questions.
Materials-what materials (books,
handouts, etc) do you need for this
lesson and do you have them?

Chart Paper, music player: cd player or computer or iPod, song I like to Move it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecSCaZ_XPlo, handout
Do you need to set up your
classroom in any special way for
this lesson? If so, describe it.

Open area for discussion, and big enough for movement of all students.



III. The Plan
Time
Parts
The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and student
activities
7 min Motivation
(Opening/
Introduction/
Engagement)
Play the I Like to Move it Song and let students dance to it. Afterwards, ask the students what it means
to move?

10
min
Development
Ask children why they think it is important to exercise, or be physically active. What does exercise do for
the body? What does it do for the mind? How does it make a person feel afterwards? Record childrens



ideas on chart paper.
Go over some of the benefits of exercise:
1) Reduces the risk of heart disease, which may include obesity, physical inactivity, high blood
pressure, and high cholesterol
2) Helps you maintain a normal body weight
3) Helps you sleep better
4) Reduces some of the effects of aging
5) Makes one feel better about oneself
6) Can relieve stress
7) Can help you perform better in school
8) Can relieve anxiety
9) Can prevent injuries from occurring
10) Can keep you and your heart healthy

5 min Closure

Ask students why it is important to have physical activity? Especially in relation to our faith (if at a
Christian school). Tie in the Bible verses: 1 Timothy 4:8 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:

Sources for Lesson 1:

Second Grade Fitness Lesson Plan. (2005). Retrieved from
http://labelsforeducation.com/assets/pdf/fitness_plan_second_grade.pdf

I Like To Move It Official Music Video. (January 26, 2010). Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecSCaZ_XPlo