Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sport Pedagogy Lesson Plan Template (Elementary and Middle School)
Teacher: La-Toya Harris

Background Information
Date: 23 September 2015

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th grade and 5th grade

Lesson Focus: Cooperative Learning Dance Unit

# Of students: 20 Students

Equipment and Facilities: 1 Radio Speaker, Music

The Sid Shuffle Ice Age Continental Drift, and 25
colorful polly spots. The lesson will take place on the
blacktop.

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct the

dance activity in a quality learning environment. All
equipment used will be age appropriate and placed
in a safe manner to reduce the risk of any injuries.
Each student will be spaced out accordingly to help
reduce any conflict. The teacher will verbally review
the rules and expectations before the start of the
activity. Before the start of class, the teacher will
have knowledge of any health related issues the
students may have, which will be provided by the
school. If an emergency occur, the teacher will
remain calm while transporting the students to a safe
environment or shelter, based on the situation. If a
student is injured, the teacher will stop the activity
and have the students seated away from the injured
student while the teacher notifies the proper
authorities of the childs injuries. Each student will
be aware of the teachers signals (whistle). All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions and the students
hands will be placed on or above their heads.

Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills: Dynamic and Static
and end on the teachers cue (whistle). Students will
Stretching, Spatial Awareness, Heart Rate
be given two warnings before having to sit out
Awareness, The connection between dancing and
quietly on the green bench for not following
exercising.
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directions, misbehaving, or any behavior that is not

allowed in Tiger Pride. The student will sit out for the
remainder of the activity. If a fight occurs, an adult
supervisor will be called to detain the students who
were engaged in the altercation. The rest of the
students will be seated out the way of harm until the
situation has been resolved.
Teaching Strategy: I will start the lesson using the
command style teaching strategy. The instruction will
be provided by using an interactive approach and
verbal cues to assist the students in understanding
the COTS that will be used during the dance activity.

Academic Language: Some academic languages that

will be used are dynamic and static stretches.
Students will understand the differences between the
two. The students will also understand the purpose of
raising their heart rates and how to raise their heart
rates. Students will gain a strong sense of
understanding the importance of cooperative learning
during the dance module. Students will also
understand why spatial awareness is important during
busy activities such as dance.

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT successfully demonstrate the COTS for the dance unit while
participating in MVPA with 70% success rate.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT understand the difference between a static stretch and dynamic stretch
and while providing a demonstration and definition for each with 90%accuracy I will start the
lesson using the command style teaching strategy. The instruction will be provided by using an
interactive approach and verbal cues to assist the students in understanding the techniques that
will be used during the activities. They will also be able to explain the importance of raising
their heart rates with 85% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT remain actively engaged in MVPA at least 50% of the time during
the duration of the dance unit.

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:

I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
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III. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression, and/or social interaction.

Describe the pre-class arrangement

Teacher: La-Toya Harris
Students: 20 Tiger Pride Students
Equipment: 1 Radio Speaker with AUX cord, Music, The Sid Shuffle Ice Age: Continental Drift, and 25
colorful polly spots.

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

equipment bag

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teacher

Time

Content Development

1-3
minute
s

Instant Activity:
Good afternoon class. As you come in
please be seated on a polly spot. For
todays instant activity we are going to
play link tag (the teacher calls a student
to help demonstrate). The way the game
will work is two of your classmates will
be the links. If one of them tags you, link
onto their arm and assist them with
tagging someone else. When you are
tagging someone remember we only use
the two finger tag in Tiger Pride to help
prevent accidents. The key to this game is
communication and team work. I do not
want to see anyone swinging our
classmates around. Are there any
questions? Does everyone understand?
May I have 1 more volunteer? Everyone
on your feet. This game will be played
within the 4 cones that you see placed
around the basketball courts. I need my
two links to stand next to me. When I
blow the whistle, you may start working
on building your links. Ready! (Whistle
blowing).

1minut
e

Transition After the teacher blows the

whistle, the students will freeze. They will
then be directed to sit on the polly spots

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
Activity

N/A

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
The standards being addressed
are CA Standard III, and
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5. Students will
demonstrate strategies as a
team. The students will
understand the importance of
maintaining a level of physical
fitness, while demonstrating
psychological and sociological
concepts and strategies
through stretches and the
dance unit. Students will
exhibit social behavior with
their class mates and gaining
respect for themselves and
valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction.

N/A

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

to listen for further directions.

1
minute

7-10
minute
s

Set Induction:
As you all know, this week all about
dance. Who has seen the movie Ice Age
Continental Drift? Great! Today, I will
teach you a line dance called the
Continental Drift. We are going to be
doing Sid, the mammoths dance that he
made for his granny.

Start/Stop Signals:
To gain students
attention, I will blow
the whistle and they
will place their
hands on their heads,
with all eyes on me.

Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to keep
your heart rates up, keep you motivated,
and to teach you the importance of
following directions and working
together.

Grouping Strategies:
Polly spots will be
arranged on the
black top. As
students come to
class they will be
directed to find a
polly spot and sit on
it.

Lesson Core - Task 1:

Diagram Task 1

All students will be seated on their

polly spots, while listening to the
COTS provided by their teacher. On
the teachers cue, they students will
stand and walk through the dance
COTS with the teacher, as the
teacher demonstrates and observe
the class, making sure they
understand the dance steps.

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Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will demonstrate the COTS
by walking the students through the
routine, without the music. The teacher
will then have the students to stand and
she will walk the students through the
steps again, without the music.

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X (teacher)

The standards being addressed

are CA Standard I, II, and III.
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. The students will
demonstrate competency in
motor skills and movement
patterns that are needed to
perform the dance. The
students will understand the
importance of maintaining a
level of physical fitness, while
demonstrating psychological
and sociological concepts and
strategies through stretches
and the dance unit. Students
will exhibit social behavior
with their class mates and

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
X

Questions to Check Understanding

Which way are we going to turn when we
walking like granny? To the left. Correct!
Which way are we going to step/ pivot
out to first? To the left. Yes, that is
correct! When we do the mammoth the
first time, which hand is going behind or
heads and which hand is going in the air
first? The right hand goes behind our
head and the left hand points left first.
Good job!

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
gaining respect for themselves
and valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction.

Teaching Cues for Task 1:

The Continental Drift
Step Forward and Sid
(shake it out)
Step Back and Sid
(shake it out)
Pivot Left, Bring it
Back, Slide Left
Pivot Right Bring it
Back, Slide Right
Criss Cross and
Mammoth Left
Criss Cross and
Mammoth Right
2 Jumps
Wiggle your Rump
Walk like Granny (as
you turn to the left
Repeat

Common Errors Task 1:

1. Students turning in the
wrong direction
2. Students sliding in the
wrong direction.
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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

7-10
minute
s

Lesson Core - Task 2:

Students will practice the COTS to the
dance with the music. The teacher will
cue the students as to when to start. The
teacher will assess the students progress.

Diagram Task 2

Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will actively join the class
making sure they are demonstrating the
cues correctly. She will also walk around
the activity area and observe each
student.

Questions to Check Understanding

Which way are we going to turn when we
walking like granny? To the left. Correct!
Which way are we going to step/ pivot
out to first? To the left. Yes, that is
correct! When we do the mammoth the
first time, which hand is going behind or
heads and which hand is going in the air
first? The right hand goes behind our
head and the left hand points left first.
Good job!

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Transition: When told to do so, the

students will pick up their polly spots and
place them in the appropriate area. They
will then sit on the white base line and
wait for further instructions.

The standards being addressed

are CA Standard I, II, and III.
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. The students will
demonstrate competency in
motor skills and movement
patterns that are needed to
perform the dance. The
students will understand the
importance of maintaining a
level of physical fitness, while
demonstrating psychological
and sociological concepts and
strategies through stretches
and the dance unit. Students
will exhibit social behavior
with their class mates and
gaining respect for themselves
and valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction.
Common Errors Task 2:
1. Students off beat/ no rhythm
2. Students turning in the
wrong direction.

Adaptations
If students are having a hard time I will
walk them through it from the beginning
or have them to partner up / stand next to
a classmate who can help them. Those
students who understand the COTS will
be leaders in each row.
1minut
e

X (teacher)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

N/A

N/A

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

4-5
minute
s

CLOSURE:
Review: Good Job Tiger Pride! I am so
proud of all of you! Maybe you can take
this dance and teach some of your family
members or do the dance in your schools
talent show. If you want you can look the
dance up on YouTube, but make sure you
ask for your parents/ guardians
permission. Can someone remind me
why dance is now a part of physical
education? Because dance can also be
seen as an exercise but more fun. Yes!
Can someone remind me why it is
important to warm up before getting into
activity? So you dont hurt yourself.
Correct! Can someone remind me why
teamwork and communication is
important? You cant win with just one
person and without communication no
one would know what to do. Great! Wo
knows how to do the Wobble? Great!
Tomorrow, Ms. Lauren will conclude our
second week of Tiger Pride by teaching
you the Wobble. Everyone stand up. This
time instead of us putting our hands in,
were going to do the wobble and say
Tiger Pride, Ready! One, Two, Three,
Tiger Pride!

Diagram The
Closure
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a) Goal Orientation for each

task

N/A

X(teacher)

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES:
References Used: The illustrations were provided by Clip Art. The Sid Shuffle was found at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMuJxd2Gpxo.