Alysha Arnold

Throwing & Catching

10/4 10/14/16
Hastings Elementary School, Westborough, MA
Grade level: 1-3

Unit Outcomes
Psychomotor:
Demonstrate correct underhand throwing form at least 5 times by the end of the unit by following the
skill cues and aiming towards a target (SHAPE: S1.E13.3, MACF: 2.2).
Demonstrate at least 4 out of 6 skill cues (as reviewed with T) by performing them correctly at least
three times by the end of the unit (SHAPE: S1.E14.3; MACF: 2.2).
Demonstrate the correct way to catch a ball from a partner by showing at least 4 of the skill cues at least
twice by the end of the unit (SHAPE: S1.E16.3, MAC: 2.2).
Cognitive:
Identify the difference between throwing (underhand) to a target that is close versus a target that is
farther away by answering correctly when asked by the teacher at least twice by the end of the unit
(SHAPE: S2.E3.3, MACF: 2.1).
Identify the difference between using an overhand versus underhand throw (power versus accuracy) at
least twice by the end of the unit by answering correctly when asked by the teacher (SHAPE: S2.E3.3,
MACF: 2.1).
Identify the difference between catching a ball that is close to your body versus farther away (needing to
move to get behind the ball) by answering correctly when asked by the teacher at least twice by the end
of the unit (SHAPE: S2.E2.3, MACF: 2.1).
Affective:
Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior towards self, teacher, and other students by following
directions, listening to instructions, and using equipment safely throughout the entire unit (SHAPE:
S4.E5.3, MACF: 2.7).

Unit Outcomes

Reference MA CF
& NASPE Standards
by #

Content to be
taught

Assessment

Psychomotor:
SHAPE: 1, 2
Demonstrate the correct MACF: 2.2, 2.1
form for the overhand
throw, underhand throw,
and catch (two hands)
by following and
showing at least 3 of the
skill cues (for each skill)
at least twice by the end
of the unit.

Day 1: Underhand
throw
Day 2: Overhand
throw
Day 3: Throwing
review (underhand &
overhand) & catching
Day 4: Unit Review
(under/overhand throw
& catching)

Cognitive: Identify the

SHAPE: 2
difference between the
MACF: 2.1
overhand and
underhand throw, and at
least 3 different skill
cues that are associated
with the overhand
throw, underhand throw,
and the catch.

Day 1: Underhand
throw skill cues
Day 2: Overhand
throw skill cues
Day 3: Catching skill
cues
Day 4: Skill cue
review
(underhand/overhand
throw, catching) &
identify importance of
each

Day 1: Teacher
observation;
Overhand throw
Assessment
(pretest)
Day 2: Student
peer checklist
Day 3: Teacher
observation
Day 4:
Underhand/Over
hand Throw,
Catching
Assessment
Day 1: Overhand
throw skill cue
checklist
(pretest)
Day 2: Informal
questioning
Day 3: Informal
questioning
Day 4: Overhand
throw skill cue
checklist

Affective: Demonstrate
responsible and
respectful behavior in all
lessons by following
directions (and rules),
listening to the teacher,
and using equipment
properly.

Day 1: Underhand
throw responsible
behavior
Day 2: Overhand throw
- responsible behaviors
Day 3: Throwing &
catching with a
partner importance
of working together &
throwing the ball so
partner can catch
Day 4: Working
independently at
stations/following
directions

(By the end of the unit,

students will be able to)

SHAPE: 4, 5
MACF: 2.7

UNIT EVALUATION

(include rubrics,
quizzes, etc. in
written materials
section)

Day 1: Student
Behavioral
Checklist
Day 2: Teacher
observation
Day 3: Student
Behavioral
Checklist
Day 4: Teacher
observation

Daily Preparation ..

20%

Psychomotor Assessments 20%

Affective Assessment
(following directions, listening to teacher, 60%
sportsmanship)