ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Combine different movements (speed, direction, pathway and locomotor movements) to reduce open space

Running Unit | Level 34

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to combine different movements (speed, direction, pathway and locomotor movements) to reduce open space

IMPORTANCE
These techniques are important because it makes us stronger offenders and more difficult to get away from.

VOCABULARY
Open space: a place where there are no other players in the area.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Sharks and Minnows III. In this game, the objective is to combine different movements to reduce open space and be the last minnow standing (or swimming).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select one of you to be the shark (tagger). The shark must start in the middle of the field.
• When I say, “GO!” the minnows have to get to the end line without being tagged by the shark.
• If you are tagged or go out-of-bounds, you become a shark.
• If you make it to the end line without being tagged, you are safe.
• We will begin a new round when all the minnows get to the end line or get tagged by the shark.
• We will start a new game when there is one minnow remaining.

TEACHING TIPS

• 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:
  • Why are these techniques important?
  • What can you do to improve being able to reduce open space?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Loophole II. In this game, the objective is to combine different movements to reduce open space as you run around the track and catch the other team. Look for the loopholes (tall cones), they can work to your advantage or get you caught. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Before the game begins, each team will form a single file line behind one of blue cones.
• When I say, “GO!” the first person in each line will run a lap clockwise around the course and try to catch the runner from the other team.
• Each runner has the option to take a loophole (short cut at one of the blue cones) straight across to the other side of the track to get away from their opponent or catch up to them.
• Each runner can only take one loophole per lap.
• When you get back to your team, high-five the next person in line and go to the back of the line.
• Your teammate cannot start running until they receive a high-five.
• If you catch up to the other runner, tag him/her with a two-finger butterfly tag.
• We will begin a new round when someone is tagged.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Be mindful about creating teams so that running skills are equally divided.
  • Remind students they must stay outside of the cones when running around the track.
• 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:
  • Why are these techniques important?
  • What can you do to improve being able to reduce open space?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Satellite. In this game, the objective is to combine different movements to reduce open space to try and get the satellites out.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, everyone must be on the outside of the track so that there is space between you and the students behind you.
• When I say, “GO!” you must start running, walking or jogging clockwise around the track at your own pace (you cannot change direction or move backwards).
• The thrower will try to destroy you by throwing asteroids.
• If you are hit, change direction or stop moving, you become a satellite defender. As satellite defender, you stand in between the two circles and try to block asteroids from the thrower.
• A new game begins when all students have been hit with asteroids.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Keep games fairly short (3-4 minutes) so that runners have a chance to rest
• Student Role:
  • Have a student be a ball master and toss the asteroids back to the thrower.
• 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:
  • Why are these techniques important?
  • What can you do to improve being able to reduce open space?