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Chart Showing Introduction, Reinforcement and Mastery of Skills (6-8th)

Skill/Tactic/Concept 6th 7th 8th

Complex movement in small sided games I R R

Specialized manipulative skills in applied setting I, R R M

(catching and throwing)

Advanced rhythm sequences (movement, complex I, R R M

concepts, and skills)

Identifies concepts that apply to the movement I, R R M

and sports skills being practiced.

Knows the difference between massed and I, R R M

distributed practice and the advantages of each

Describes basic strategies for offense and defense I, R R M

in small sided game play

Identifies steps correctly to perform a rhythmic I, R R M

pattern

Performs specialized manipulative skills in an I,R M

applied setting (striking and kicking)

Demonstrates use of tactics in small-sided games I R M

Demonstrates cooperation with peers that are I,R M

different than themselves

Applies appropriate tactics and procedures to I R M

various movement forms

Performs specialized manipulative skills in an I R M

applied setting (dribbling and passing)
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9 Week Curriculum Plan

6th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Pickleball Net/Wall 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Jumprope Dance/Rhythms 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Ultimate Frisbee Invasion 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

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9 Week Curriculum Plan

7th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Net/Wall 1, 2, 5 3 weeks
Badminton

Dance/Rhythms 1, 2, 3, 5 3 weeks
Line Dance

Invasion 1, 2, 5 3 weeks
Soccer
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9 Week Curriculum Plan

8th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Volleyball Net/Wall 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Hip-Hop Dance Dance/Rhythms 1, 2, 5, 6 3 weeks

Speedball Invasion 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

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18 Week Curriculum Plan

6th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Pickleball Net/Wall 1,2,5 3 weeks

Ultimate Frisbee Invasion 1,2,5 3 weeks

Square Dancing Dance/Rhythms 1,3,5 3 weeks

Bocce Ball Target 1,2,5 3 weeks

Whiffle ball Field 1,2,5 3 weeks

Hiking Outdoor 3,5 2 weeks

Lacrosse Invasion 1,2,5 3 weeks

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18 Week Curriculum Plan

7th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Badminton Net/Wall 1,2,5 3 weeks

Dance Aerobics Dance/Rhythms 1,2,3 3 weeks

Soccer Invasion 1,2,5 3weeks

Line Dancing Dance/Rhythms 1,2,5 3 weeks

Orienteering Outdoor 3,5 3 weeks

Basketball Invasion 1,2,5 3 weeks

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18 Week Curriculum Plan

8th Grade

Activity Category Standard(s) Time

Addressed

Volleyball Net/Wall 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Step Aerobics Fitness 1, 3 2 weeks

Speedball Ball Invasion 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Hip-Hop Dance/Rhythms 1, 4, 5 2 weeks

Golf Target 1,2, 5 2 weeks

Softball Field 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

Flag Football Invasion 1, 2, 5 3 weeks

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Middle School Curricular Assessment (for both 9 week and 18 week):

Students will compose a portfolio throughout the year that will include a compilation of the
following artifacts:

 Evaluation of Student-Designed Routine -- Standard 1

 Written Test -- Standard 2
 Game Performance Evaluation (including responsible behavior) -- Standards 1 & 5
 Daily Activity Log (including reasons for choosing to participate -- Standards 3 & 6
 Pre and Post Fitness Assessments with Reflections -- Standard 4

Students will need to show an average grade of 75% or higher in order to prove competency in 6
of the 8 categories covered by the end of 8th grade.

Rationale for 6-8th Curriculum Plan

For the 9 week program, we decided to evenly distribute the categories so students would

have a range of activities throughout the class. This will keep the students actively engaged and

give them opportunity to explore a wide range of interests. Students will also be able to

continuously develop motor skills and tactics by participating in different activities within these

categories each year. We focused on 4 main categories based on the resources we have in Cobb

County and in order to give the students maximum opportunity to reach the standards.

For the net/wall category, we distributed the games so they increase in difficulty from 6th

grade to 8th grade. We start with pickle ball because the racket is shorter and therefore will be

easier to control for students. In 7th grade we move to badminton which requires a longer

handled racket, causing it to be more difficult. Volleyball is our 8th grade net/wall sport because

it allows the children to develop strength in order to hit the ball over the net. There is also more

teamwork and tactical knowledge involved in volleyball. By letting students participate in a

variety of net/wall games, they are able to learn to play with different sized rackets and balls

which will help them transfer skills when trying out new sports in this category.
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For the invasion game category, we start with ultimate frisbee in 6th grade, move to

soccer in 7th grade, and then introduce speedball in 8th grade. Teaching a variety of skills in all

of these sports will help the students meet the GPS. 6th graders will learn how to move to open

space and how to complete passes because the person with the frisbee cannot move. In 7th grade

the students will have more of a free range while moving because they can move up and down

the field with the ball. They will also learn dribbling with the soccer ball that will help them in

speedball in 8th grade. Students will also use moving to open space which they first used in 6th

grade. In 8th grade they will use what they have learned about dribbling the soccer ball,

completing passes and moving to open space in order to be successful at speedball and will be

able to apply these concepts to different sports when they enter high school.

For the dance/rhythms category we decided to start with jump rope in 6th grade in order

to focus on the rhythm and moves of the students. It also builds off of forming routines in 5th

grade. In 7th grade we went to line dance because it is more structured while in 8th grade they

move to hip-hop which is more fluent. All of these dances and rhythmic skills build on one

another to be developmentally appropriate and also to reach the GPS.

For the 18 week program, we used the same rationale as the 9 week program, but added

additional activities from each category because we had more time. For example, we added one

more invasion game for each grade level because we had more time. Invasion games are usually

well received by students, and therefore will keep their interest throughout the class. We also

added activities in the outdoor category such as hiking and orienteering due to our close

proximity to Kennesaw Mountain and because of the available resources that we will have.