Indiana University Physical Education Lesson Plan

Teacher Name: Mr. Miller Unit/Lesson Focus: Frisbee Grade/Level: 3rd/4th grade/DL2 Equipment: Enough Frisbees,
polyspots/cones, and hula-hoops for
every student in the class
Safety: Never throw a Resources: Pangrazi R., Beighle A., Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary
Frisbee to someone who is School Children: Curriculum Guide: Lesson Plans for Implementation, pages
not looking or ready for a 195-196
throw. When catching
always keep hands up and
ready.

SHAPE National Standard Throws overhand using a mature pattern in nondynamic environments (closed skills). (S1.E14.4a)
Throws overhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy at a reasonable distance. (S1.E14.4b)
Catches a thrown ball above the head, at chest or waist level, and below the waist using a mature pattern in a nondynamic
environment (closed skills). (S1.E16.4)
Psychomotor SLO Students will be able to throw a Frisbee using the correct cues for a backhand throw by themselves to a target as well as to a
partner.
Students will be able to catch a Frisbee thrown to them by a partner above their head, at chest level, and below the waist with
the proper cues for hand placement.

Assessment Students will practice throwing to a target by themselves.

Students will practice throwing and catching with a partner.
Students will have to try to throw to targets in a Frisbee Golf game.

SHAPE National Standard Combines movement concepts (direction, levels, force, time) with skills, as directed by the teacher. (S2.E3.3)
Applies the concepts of direction and force when striking an object with a short-handled implement, sending it toward a
designated target. (S2.E3.4b)
Cognitive SLO Students will be able to understand when to adjust the force and direction of their throw depending on the distance and
direction of their target.

Assessment Students will throw to partners and targets that are at different angles and distances and will have to adjust their throws
accordingly.

SHAPE National Standard Works independently for extended periods of time. (S4.E2.3)
 Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from others (e.g., peers, adults). (S4.E3.4)
Works cooperatively with others. (S4.E4.3a)
Praises others for their success in movement performance. (S4.E4.3b)
Works safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings. (S4.E6.4)
Affective SLO Students will be able to practice throwing a Frisbee to a target on their own.
Students will be able to work with a partner to pass back and forth.
Students will be able to give and receive feedback from their partner and myself.
Students will encourage their partner during the Frisbee golf game.

Assessment Students will throw a Frisbee to a target by themselves for a period of time.
Students will pass and catch with a partner for a period of time.
Students will give their partners feedback on their passing and catching skills during partner time.
Students will encourage teammates during Frisbee golf game.

Introductory Statement The activity we are going to be doing today actually began when people would toss pie pans back and forth to each other for
(Anticipatory Set) fun. It has had many different names including the Whirlo-Way, Flyin’ Saucer and Pluto Platter. Can anyone guess what
activity I am talking about? Frisbee! Today we are going to learn the basics of a backhand toss, the proper form for catching a
Frisbee that is tossed to you, and then play a Frisbee gold game at the end. Sound good? Alright, lets go!

Physical Education Instructional Plan

Time Task & Skill Progression
10:15-10:17 Let students come into the class and get settled.
Introduce myself to the students. Bring the
students together for anticipatory set to get them
interested in the Frisbee lesson.
Cues/Critical Elements Organization of Students/Space
Have students circle up or stay in their
lines. Whatever they normally do at
the beginning of class to keep it
normal for them.

10:17-10:22 Students will watch me give a demo of a backhand toss
using the proper cues. Then have a student come up
and demo. Then have the whole class go throw the
cues with me. After demoing, the students will each
get one Frisbee I will have place around the gym on the
-Index finger on side of Frisbee Students will each have they own
-Thumb on top space on the wall of the gym to
-Other three fingers spread out on bottom practice throwing to the wall by
of the Frisbee themselves.
 walls. They will then have a few minutes to practice
tossing the Frisbee to the wall on their own.
10:22-10:30 Students will place Frisbees down and circle up. I will
demo the proper cues for catching a Frisbee when it
comes to me at different levels. Then I will have class
to cues with me altogether. Next the students will get
with line up across from one partner in the center of
the gym forming two lines with plenty of space
between each person in line. Each line will take 5 steps
backward to form some space between the lines. Then
one group will be chosen to get a Frisbee for them and
their partner in the line across from them. Then they
will practice tossing and catching the Frisbee with each
other using the proper cues for a period of time.
Challenge the students to get as many catches in a row
as they can.
10:30-10:42 Students will get into six equal groups and face me.
One person from each group will raise their hand and
go get a Frisbee for their group. They will then go to
one of six Frisbee golf stations with their group and
wait for my instructions. I will demo how each of the
stations will work and then give each group 2 minutes
at each station.
-Perpendicular to target with dominant
side toward target
-Bring Frisbee back towards body by
rolling arm inward keeping the disc flat
-Step forward with same side foot as disc
-Extend arm towards target, flick the wrist,
and point at target as you release disc
Throwing: Students will be in two line across the
-Index finger on side of Frisbee gym facing their partner. Each group
-Thumb on top will have a Frisbee to practice
-Other three fingers spread out on bottom throwing and catching with each
of the Frisbee other.
-Perpendicular to target with dominant
side toward target
-Bring Frisbee back towards body by
rolling arm inward keeping the disc flat
-Step forward with same side foot as disc
-Extend arm towards target, flick the wrist,
and point at target as you release disc
Catching:
-overhead: “snake” catch- fingers up,
thumbs down
-chest/mid-level: “alligator” catch- one
hand on top, one hand on bottom, trap
disc in the middle
-below the waist: “upside-down snake”
catch- thumbs up, fingers down
-Index finger on side of Frisbee Students will break into six groups and
-Thumb on top each group will go to a different one
-Other three fingers spread out on bottom of the six stations I will have set up
of the Frisbee prior to the class. After two minutes
-Perpendicular to target with dominant they will rotate to the next station.
side toward target
-Bring Frisbee back towards body by
rolling arm inward keeping the disc flat
-Step forward with same side foot as disc
-Extend arm towards target, flick the wrist,
and point at target as you release disc
10:42-10:45 Students will help clean up the equipment and line up Students will help clean up the
to head to their next class. equipment and line up to head to
their next class.