Recreation Games
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Name of Activity: Recreation Games
Purpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is to instruct students on how to play and enjoy various types of recreational games that can be played at home, family reunions, church functions, etc.
Prerequisites: basic skills, throwing and catching, striking.
Suggested Grade Level: 6-8
Materials Needed: Badminton nets (2), 8 rackets, 2 shuttle cocks, rules, ping pong tables 4, 8 paddles, 4 wiffle golf balls, and ping pong balls for advanced groups, pickle ball, 2 nets,rules, 8 paddles, 2 wiffle balls, horse shoes 2 sets, rules, 4 mats use for horse shoes and bocce ball, so you do not damage the gym floor, bocce ball 2 sets, rules, 12 bowling pins and 2 dodgeballs score cards and rules, spinning plates, 8 plates and sticks, 9 scarfs, 8 hula hoops, limbo stick and stands.
Description of Idea This lesson includes a lot of organization in the beginning. Utilize the whole gym so there is very little space unoccupied but make sure it is safe for all of the students. First assemble and organize all games: badminton, ping pong, pickle ball, horse shoes, bocce ball, spinning plates and juggling equipment, hula hoops, limbo set, and bowling. The activities that involve measurable courts need to be positioned first. Then add the other activities where space is available. Place a numbered cone at each station so the student will know where to rotate. Under each cone place the directions and rules for the gamor activity. At the beginning of the activity, there is a quick explanation and demonstration of each game or activity. Next, organize the students as partners or groups of four. Depending on class size, group size may vary. They will stay with these groups for the remainder of the unit. Normally there are no behavior problems due to the continuous activity. Have the students remain at each activity for approximately 7-10 minutes. Everyone will not visit each station on the first day. It will take at least 2 days to complete the rotation. Depending on numbers you can either add another station or remove one.
Assessment Ideas: To assess this unit remove the rules after students have rotated through each station twice. Then administer an informal or formal assessment on the rules, how to actively play the game and how to keep score for bowling, badminton, ping pong,and pickle ball.
Teaching Suggestions: Make sure that you are always walking around the gym, visiting each group during each session. If you have a student that is really dominating a game it is helpful to make the game harder for them by having them add a advanced skill (e.g. have them serve the ping pong ball lower on the net or put a back spin on it).
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities: If students have upper body mobility they should be able to perform most of the activities. If they are not ambulatory, they can attempt to hit the ball or shuttlecock continuously. With the hula hoops, they can use their arms. With the limbo they can assist with moving the bar up and down. Placing physically challenged children in groups that will be receptive of their handicap is most effective. Moving the student closer to such activities as bowling, bocce ball, and horse shoes creates an environment for success.
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