Juggling Lesson

Name:  Jeremy Noyes

School:  Woonsocket Elementary

Date:  February 10, 2003

Grade Level:  5^th Grade

Class Time:  12:45-3:05

Skill Level Range:  Precontrol-Utilization

DSU Standards:  Standard 1-Knowledge of Subject Matter, Standard 2-Knowledge of Human Development and Learning, Standard 3- Adapting Instruction for Diverse Learners, Standard5-Classroom Motivation and Management Skills, Standard 6-Classroom Interaction Skills, Standard 7-Instructional Planning Skills, Standard 8- Assessment of Student Learning, Standard 9-Professional Reflection and Growth, Standard 12-Professional Expectations

NASPE/NCATE Standards:  Standard 1-Content Knowledge, Standard 2-Growth and Development, Standard 3-Diverse Learners, Standard 4-Management and Motivation, Standard 5-Communication, Standard 6-Planning and Instruction, Standard 7-Learner Assessment, Standard 8-Reflection

SD Standards:  Standard 1-Students will develop competency in all fundamental movement skills and proficiency in some movement forms, Standard 2-Students will analyze scientific concepts and principles to understand, evaluate, and enhance movement skill acquisition and performance, Standard 3- Students will participate in physical activity to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness, Standard 4- Students will develop responsible and respectful personal and social behavior in physical activity settings, Standard 5- Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, and employment.

NCATE Standards:  Standard 1-Candidate Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions, and Diversity

Organization

Skill Cues

Teaching Cues

Methodology

Warm – up Activity Task &/or Challenge

-Students will do a specific number of pushups, situps, jumping jacks, burpees, and laps around the gymnasium

-Go all the way down and up on all the pushups and sit ups

-Make sure students are correctly performing all aspects

-Make sure the students are in a safe environment

Direct Instruction

Content Development

(focus & Subfocus)

-Students will spread out in the gymnasium with enough personal space to juggle

-Begin by having students throw and catch 1 scarf

-After 1 scarf is mastered go to 2

-After students successfully juggle 2 scarves, add the 3^rd

^{-To begin, students will successfully juggle 2 of the scarves and simply let the 3rd scarf fall to the ground in order to gain a sense of the cascade pattern}

^{-After practicing 3 scarves while letting the last drop, students can then try to successfully juggle all 3 scarves}

-For those who can successfully juggle 3 scarves, try it with bean bags

-Hold the scarves in the middle before tossing them into the air.

-Toss the scarves with the back of the hand pointing toward the ceiling

-Toss the scarves so they cross the midline of the body.

-Catch the scarves using a clawing movement. It is like a cat trying to catch a rolling ball with its front paws

- Make sure your tosses are of equal height.

- Alternate tossing with the right and left hand.

- Keep eyes focused at the peak of the toss.

- Elbows must stay close to the body.

- Stand straight without leaning.

-When the 1^st  scarf reaches it’s highest point, toss the 2^nd one so it passes underneath the 1st

- After checking to make sure they are following instructions move around the area looking to see their skill level.

-Watch for a smooth and rhythmic pattern

-Make sure students start the pattern from each of their hands

- Note differences in skill level and provide different levels of skill practice.

-Emphasize the importance of making good throws

Direct Instruction and Guided Discovery

Closure

-.Return Equipment         -Questions or comments on what the lesson covered

-Review what was learned for the day

-Remind students they can practice at home using plastic grocery sacks

-Make sure all students feel comfortable with what was gone over in class

-Remind students the importance of rhythms in life

Direct Instruction and Guided Discovery