Underhand Throwing and Aiming Lesson
Overview
This lesson is a fun, interactive way to engage students in underhand throwing and aim designed for first graders.
Standards, Objectives, and Essential Questions
Standard:
Throws underhand with different sizes and types of objects in a developing pattern. (1.1.7.A) Learning objectives: Students will be able to throw a variety of objects into a bucket or goal with 70% accuracy. Essential Questions: How can the idea of throwing a ball with precision be applied in other areas of day to day life?
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Lesson Overview
Vocabulary:
Goal
Target
Accuracy
Ping-pong ball
Softball
Kickball
Football
Throw line
Force
Adjust
Materials and Resources:
Many different types of balls with different sizes, shapes, and weights such as ping-pong ball, softball, kickball, and football
Baskets/buckets with varying sizes and shapes
Hula hoops may also be used in place of a bucket
Whistle
Tape for line marker
Hook:
1. We are learning to throw balls underhand into goals.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZHycHI3F1Q&list=PLCsuqbR8ZoiAlyZL_ZfhzNb3JOn2Ks9NV&index=11
3. How can the idea of throwing a ball with precision be applied in other areas of day to day life?
Instructional Agenda:
I do/whole group:
Teacher will model throwing underhand balls into goals while being sure to explain force and accuracy.
Students will be seated and observe.
We do/guided practice:
Students will be grouped into groups of four or five and rotate between stations with different balls and goals.
Each station will have a taped line to mark where students should stand to shoot ball.
Station 1: Ping-Pong ball and small bucket
Station 2: Kickball and large bucket
Station 3: Softball and hula hoops
Station 4: Football and medium size bucket
Student will collaborate by taking turns shooting, throwing the ball back, and taking score.
Teacher will make note of struggling students and aid them with form and technique. Formative assessment will be taken during this time based on participation and teacher aid.
Formative assessment:
Teacher observes participation during practice. Teacher observes form and aids struggling students in correct form. Teacher aids students in practice drills.
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You do/ independent practice:
Each student will choose their favorite station to practice for assessment. (Around 5 mins of practice)
After that, student will perform ten underhand shots into their chosen station with 70% accuracy for summative assessment.
Summative Assessment:
Students will have the opportunity to perform ten shots of an object into a bucket or goal. To receive 100% students should accurately make seven shots or more. |