ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Face-off

Hockey Unit | Level 29

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to face-off.

IMPORTANCE
Facing-off is important because it determines who gains possession of the ball.

VOCABULARY
Face-off: when two opposing players attempt to gain possession of the ball after it has placed or dropped in the middle by the officiant or referee.

When facing off, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move on to skills game - Face-Off

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Face-off. In this game, the objective is to win possession of the ball after a face-off. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – using flags to tell who you are.
• Four students per team will start in the middle of the field.
• When I say, "GO!" face-off with the student across from you.
• Try and get the ball to your team's side (either the baseline or end line).
• When the ball has crossed either the baseline or end line, the play is dead.
• After three minutes, new students will face-off from each team.
• You cannot check, shove or push another teammate.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students are capable, ask them to send five students of their choosing at the start of each round. New students must be chosen each round.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Describe what a face-off looks like.
  • Did performing a face-off make you nervous?
  • Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Sidelines II. In this game, the objective is to work with your teammates, both on the sidelines and on the field, to win the face-off and score as many points as possible. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – using flags to tell who you are.
• Decide which three students on your team will start on the field.
• Choose one teammate to begin in a face-off at the midline.  
• The other remaining students will be spread out on either sideline with their hockey sticks.
• Teammates on the sidelines cannot go past the boundary cones.
• When I say, "SWITCH!" the next three students must go onto the field.
• You cannot check, shove or push another teammate.
• Goalies are not allowed.
• Defending students must remain 3 – 5 feet away from their goal.
• A team earns double points if a complete pass is made to a teammate on the sideline before a goal is scored.
• If a goal is scored, the play is over and the next three teammates start on the field. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If not all students are participating, enforce a rule stating that teams cannot score unless each teammate has received a pass.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Describe what a face-off looks like.
  • Did performing a face-off make you nervous?
  • Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Buzzer Beater. In this game, the objective is to win possession of the Wiffle Ball in the face-off and score a goal with your teammates.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – using flags to tell who you are.
• Three students from each team will go at a time.
• Choose one teammate to begin in a face-off at the midline.  The rest of the teammates will begin on their team’s baseline or end line.
• When I say, "GO!” try and score a goal on the opponent team’s goal. 
• You cannot check, shove or push another teammate.
• If the ball goes out-of-bounds, the teacher will throw it back in.
• Goalies are not allowed.
• Defending students must remain 3 – 5 feet away from their goal.
• You will have two minutes before the buzzer or time is up.
• If a goal is scored, the play is over and the next three teammates start on the field. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If not all students are participating, enforce a rule that teams cannot score unless each teammate has received a pass. 
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Describe what a face-off looks like.
  • Did performing a face-off make you nervous?
  • Why or why not?