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In order for lessons to run effortlessly and efficiently, rules and protocols must be enforced and adhered to for student learning
and safety. Outdoor and indoor learning environments involve students to follow instructions, set by the school or classroom
teacher. Students are expected to adhere to rules such as hands up, listening when the teacher is speaking, being respectful of
themselves and others and participating to the best of their ability. For this lesson to be conducted in a safe manner, teacher
will ensure the rules are enforced prior to leaving the classroom to reiterate the rules pertaining to disrespectful behaviour
(Linsin: 2009). This lesson, with the sports specific focus of jumping is constructed to ensure students safety is well protected,
while ensuring maximum participation and engagement.
From the beginning of the lesson when the students are collected, students are aware of the behaviour accepted by the
teacher. The point of where students are collected from is learnt from a young age when students are subject to structure and
routine. Set expectation that students will be in two straight lines, holding hands and ready for learning ensures other
classrooms are free from distractions. At the end of the lesson, the same expectations apply when returning students back to
classroom teacher. Students recognise the structure of leaving and returning to the classroom which allows for minimal
behaviour issues caused when students are unaware of the routine.
During the lesson, students will use the sound of a whistle and the teachers voice and as means of stopping and starting
activities. Students who experience a hearing difficulty will also respond to a whistle as they often find difficulty in hearing low
noises. This method is an effective aid for teaching in an outdoor environment as it eliminates the strain on a teachers voice
and helps engage the attention of the students more quickly. During the lesson it is vital students are given a time warning as
it prepares them mentally and minimises the risk of inappropriate behaviour associated with transitioning (Roffey: 2011).
Being prepared for any lesson is a key element for success. By ensuring equipment is easily accessible and set up before a
lesson increases quality teaching and learning opportunities for students. Equipment within the lesson will be set up by the
teacher, to minimise chances of an injury to students. A positive of setting up equipment prior to the lesson will ensure
equipment is in good condition, set up according to teacher requirements and limits the distraction of students.
The lesson conducted will involve students to work as a class, within small groups or as an individual. The warm up activity
involves all students to participate in a fun and team building game. Students, selected at random must work together to tag
all students to form a large popcorn clump. During the rotational activities students will be numbered off (1-5) by teacher,
ensuring mixed level ability groups. Through selecting groups it gives the opportunity for skill development to be assisted by
teacher, but through peer feedback and self-assessment.
The lesson from start to finish will prioritise safety and well-being of students. Students regardless of age are well aware of
school, emergency and safety procedures as they are well covered in classroom practices. Students will be kept hydrated with
the lesson, requiring them to have a water bottle, easy access to water filters, a hat and access to a shady environment.
Students who require toilet breaks will follow the school policy on taking another student and informing the teacher before
leaving the lesson area. Lessons like this, conducted with Prep students is critically important to follow school rules, policies
and protocols to reduce risks associated with sport.
Reference List
ACARA (2009). Shape of Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. Last accessed 16 August 2014, retrieved from
www.acara.edu.au/verve/_...?Australian_Curriculum_-_English.pdf.
Health and Physical Education (2014) The Australian Curriculum (v 7.0) Last accessed 16 August 2014, retrieved from
www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/health-and-physical-education/Curriculum/F-10?layout=1.
Linsin, M. (2009). How to Handle Disrespectful Students; Smart Classroom Management. Last accessed 21 August 2014,
retrieved from www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2009/07/31/how-to-handle-disrespectful-students/
Roffey, S. (2011). The New Teachers Survival Guide to Behaviour (2nd edn). United Kingdom: London. SAGE
Lesson Title:
Subjects
Year level(s):
Duration of lesson:
22/08/14
Prep
30 minutes
Lesson Focus
Lesson Objectives
Assessment
Assessment within
assessment:
this
lesson
is
based
on
formative
Learning Sequence
Engaging Learners
Introductory phase
Time
2 mins
Check for
understanding / key
questions / manage the
learning:
Introduction:
Introduction:
Introduction:
Resources:
Whistle
game.
5 mins
3 mins
Warm up
Warm up
Warm up
Popcorn
An area of the field will be
marked out (start large,
then gradually move it
inwards).
Ensure students are aware
of how to play the game.
Select 2 students to be
popcorns. Two (2) students
will be chosen to begin the
game.
Students move around the
marked area, jumping,
hopping or skipping (on
teacher instruction).
With each jump they call
out pop. When students
come near the 2 popcorns
(students) or are tags by
the 2 popcorns they join
the group to form the big
popcorn.
This game continues until
every student forms the
big popcorn or time is up.
Popcorn
Students will be
hopping, jumping or
skipping within the
designated area to
warm up their legs.
Students who are
popcorn are holding
hands are catching
other students to form
the big popcorn.
Students who are the
popcorn must work
together in a team,
holding hands and not
breaking the popcorn
link.
Students will be saying
pop as a replica of
popcorn popping.
Students will be staying
inside the marked area,
specified by teacher.
Popcorn
Teacher will be
watching students
and giving
suggestions to
students if necessary.
Teacher to decrease
playing space when
students are
struggling to catch/
form the large
popcorn group. Use
whistle to stop play
and quickly move
markers in.
At the end of warm up
game, teacher will ask
students what was fun
about that game and
hard about that game.
Fun: being able to
pop around like
popcorn.
Hard: jumping and
hopping around was
tiring.
Students encouraged
to ask questions after
shown each rotation
Whistle
Markers x 4
jumping skills.
Teacher to run through
each activity and using
students to help
demonstrate. *Use a
different student for each
activity.
Number off students ( 1-5)
to split them into rotation
groups.
when/ if asked by
teacher to demonstrate
the activity for all
students.
Students remember
their number and the
activity they are going
to.
by teacher and
demonstrating
student.
Teacher to confirm all
students know what is
happening at each
rotation.
Teacher to number
students 1-5, then
send them off.
Number second lot of
1-5. Continue to
number until all
students have been
selected.
Body of lesson
Time
3 mins
Station 1: Skipping
Check for
understanding / key
questions / manage the
learning:
Markers set up to
ensure students have
enough space for one
another. By staying
close to their marker
will limit injury to
other students.
Resources:
Skipping ropes
x5
Markers x5
Bean bags x5
Teacher to be monitoring
students within group/s
and providing supportive
feedback to all students.
Station 2: Hopscotch
3 mins
3 mins
3 different hopscotch
grids are drawn on the
floor.
Students use the grids to
jump and hop through til
the end and back.
Students to focus on
jumping and hopping
through the grid only.
Teacher to advise
students to practice using
their left and right legs.
Students stand in a
single line behind a
twister mat.
Twister mat has 4
colours which students
can use to create a path
Chalk
Bean bags
Hopscotch
grids
Colour Cards
(e.g. Blue,
Yellow, Red,
Red, Green)
Twister Mat
Marker
(line up
Students remembering
to keep their feet
together when they
jump and when they
land.
Student selects a card
and jumps on the
correct colours to reach
the end of the mat.
Advanced students:
encouraged to dots on
the board and reach the
end in the smallest
amount of moves.
behind this)
Consolidation
Time
3 mins
Check for
understanding / key
questions / manage the
learning:
Resources:
2 x long ropes
Markers
Stopwatch
ability of jumping
over the narrow end
of the stream.
Variation: the stream
could be the same
size all the way to the
end. Could you still
jump over this, going
side to side only?
Variation: Who can
get to the end of the
stream the quickest
going side to side?
3 mins
Hoops
Tyres
Bendy poles
Markers
2 mins
3 mins
Cool Down
struggling to see
where the person is
on the obstacle
course.
Teacher to motivate
students of stretching
after doing physical
activity.
Reiterate to students
why we are doing the
cool down activity
whilst doing
stretching.
Teacher to be take
part in the cool down
activity, helping
students where
necessary
Music
Mats (if
available)
Homework / practice:
Practise playing hopscotch with your friends at school and at home with family
Feedback
Evaluation of Lesson Objectives
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Use this risk assessment matrix as a guide to assess the inherent risk level. Refer to the Information Sheet (link) for further details.
Likelihood
Consequence
1 Insignificant
2 Minor
3 Moderate
4 Major
5 Critical
Medium
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
4 Likely
Low
Medium
High
High
Extreme
3 Possible
Low
Medium
High
High
High
2 Unlikely
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
High
1 Rare
Low
Low
Low
Low
Medium
5 Almost Certain
Indicate the assessed risk level and undertake the actions required for that level of risk.
Low
Action required/approval
Manage through regular planning processes.
Document controls in planning documents and/or complete this Curriculum Activity Risk
Assessment.
Medium
High
Extreme
Some chance of an
incident and injury
requiring first aid
Once approved, activity details are to be entered into the School Curriculum Activity Register.
Minimum supervision
Adequate adult supervision must be provided. A broad range of variables will affect your decision about what constitutes adequate supervision, for
example:
o nature of the activity conducted
o
needs of students and their expected capabilities (i.e. experience, competence, fitness)
difficulties/distance/condition of the venue/site of the activity (e.g. trails, vehicle tracks, roads)
If an adult other than a registered teacher is engaged for instruction, a teacher should be present to take overall responsibility. Blue Card
requirements must be adhered to.
that there are sufficient adults with current First Aid qualifications including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or ready access to first aid
facilities, including qualified personnel
if operating more than one hour away from Emergency Services, current Remote Area First Aid
depending on the nature of the activity, competence may be sufficient for the activity leader rather than a formal qualification. A teacher/leader
could demonstrate a reasonable level of competence by two or more of the following:
o knowledge of the activity and the associated hazards and risks
if the activity is being conducted by external leaders, obtain a copy of relevant qualifications and risk management information.
First Aid kit (including sufficient and suitable bandages, ice packs, etc as appropriate)
communication equipment e.g. phone line at location, mobile phone, satellite phone, whistle/marine whistle, walkie talkie/UHF/VHF radio, PLB
(personal locator beacon)
injury management procedure (including head injuries where this is a possibility) in place
all equipment and facilities should comply with relevant safety standards.
Governing bodies/associations
Guidelines/codes of practice are available for many activities. Refer to the relevant governing body/
association, if one exists.
If you are organising sporting competitions or events, refer to Queensland School Sport Unit.
be prepared to deal with student injuries/accidents involving bodily fluids that are possible given the nature of the activity and students. Ensure
familiarity with Management of Prescribed Contagious Conditions and Infection Control Guideline.
provide instruction in rules, safety procedures, safe handling of equipment, and prerequisite skills before students commence the activity
if outdoors, adopt sun-safe strategies, e.g: schedule activity early morning/late afternoon; shaded areas; hats, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen
refer to Chemical Hazards in the Curriculum guideline and related Guidance Notes if hazardous substances are being used
ensure electrical items are maintained as required, and visually inspected before use
if students with medical conditions are involved, ensure that relevant medical/emergency plans and medications are available (insulin, Ventolin,
Epipen, etc)
refer to Individual Education Plan/Educational Adjustment Plan/Behaviour Management Plan and other student documents
where necessary, obtain advice from relevant advisory visiting teachers or specialist teachers
if the activity involves manual tasks, undertake a risk management process to prevent or minimise the risk of injuries
procedures should be put in place to ban, dissuade or protect (e.g. tape) the wearing of jewellery
assess suitability of surface/playing field (loose items, debris, potholes/divots in ground, line markers, or other hazards) and dampness before and
during activity, and that the surface is non-slip, even and firm
modify activities to match the skill and fitness levels of students
if spectacles need to be worn during sports activities/matches and training sessions, ensure that they have plastic frames and plastic lenses. A
band should also hold the spectacles on securely.
assess weather conditions before and during activity (e.g. temperature, storms)
site activities away from buildings, pedestrians and other activities (as appropriate)
consider hazards associated with types of fencing materials, gates and other infrastructure (e.g. barbed wire, star pickets, electrified fencing,
rough timber, uneven terrain) and the risk of students being injured by these materials and conditions.