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Lesson: 3
Year Level: 8
Lesson Aim
The aim of this lesson is for students to work cooperatively as an individual and in a
team atmosphere. Students should utilize the throwing and catching skills learnt in the
previous 2 lessons.
Step 1Desired Results (What students will learn)
Standards, benchmarks, other objectives as needed. What should students
know, understand, and be able to do as a result of the lesson?
The year 8 curriculum allows students to develop leadership, fair/ethical play and
teamwork across a range of movement and health contexts. Students will develop the
ability to use decision-making and problem-solving skills when participating in a range
of cricket activities such as throwing, catching, bowling and batting. Students will
further learn how to use their own knowledge to support other students in performing
a skill with greater accuracy or control. Additionally, students will be able to analyse
how equitable participation in group activities can influence outcomes in cricket.
Step 2Assessment Evidence (Summative/Formative check for learning)
Performance taskWhat will students do to show what they have learned?
Students will participate in a variety of cricket related activities, which will allow them
to develop and perform skills such as throwing, catching, fielding, batting and bowling.
A performance criterion How good is good enough to meet standards?
Provide checklists, rubric, or criteria.
Lesson checklist:
Learn and demonstrate simple ball skills
Work cooperatively and collaboratively in teams
Respect and value peers ideas and opinions, skill levels and abilities
Students will get involved, be open to learning, create a positive idea
about the sport, have fun and be active
Review skills learnt in previous lessons and give overview of what the
lesson will entail.
Revisit safety considerations and quiz students about a few rules in
cricket
2. Warm Up
3. 1st Activity
4. Main Activity
5. Concluding Activity
4-wicket-cricket
Students to compete in their assigned teams.
Fair play points awarded/deducted for students and their teams on
merit for good sportsmanship or foul play
Quiz students on the skills learnt within the lesson
6. Concluding Activity
Equipment Required:
4 plastic stumps
4 soft cricket balls
4 plastic bats
whistle
markers
Step 4Safety Considerations
Safety considerations are integral to the planning and implementation of physical
activity for students. The skill being taught is the concept of throwing and catching the
softball, which will be taught in either a gymnasium or on an oval. Students must be
aware of the following safety considerations:
Be aware of any physical limitations throughout the entirety of the cricket unit;
Check that each student has appropriate footwear, such as sneakers or runners
and that shoelaces are tied securely;
Ensure that students have appropriate clothing, which is suitable for energetic
movement, such as shorts, t-shirts, track pants, etc;
Ensure students are not chewing gum or eating during the session;
Teacher must visually check that the activity area is clear of any hazards;
Encourage students to make teacher aware if they have any safety concerns;
and
Ensure that students are aware of the space and each other.