Basketball Point Cones

Author(s)  Joe Greco

Grade Level: 6-8

Integrated disciplines: PE

NE Standards:

Physical Education

8.1.1 Demonstrate competency in modified versions in at least one activity from three of the following categories: aquatics, dance, fitness activities, individual/dual sports, outdoor pursuits, self-defense, team sports, tumbling/gymnastics.

8.2.1 Explain principles of practice that enhance movement performance.

8.2.4 Explain biomechanical principles related to skill development.

8.3.1 Set personal physical activity goals independently to meet needs and interests.

8.5.1 Participate cooperatively in physical activity with persons of diverse characteristics and backgrounds.

8.6.1 Analyze the physical, emotional, and social benefits of physical activity.

8.6.3 Seek personally enjoyable and challenging experiences in physical activity opportunities.

NETS for Students:

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1.   Basic operations and concepts

1. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
2. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

3.   Technology productivity tools

1. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
2. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

5.   Technology research tools

1. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
2. Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
3. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Objectives:

Students will be able to adapt to different basketball shooting ranges, from lay-ups to outside shots.  Students will then be able to adequately graph shot accuracy per range.

Assessment:

Students will collect as many points as possible, in a given time limit.  I will keep track of their points but focus mainly on their effort in the activity using a 1-5 scale with one being no effort and 5 being superior effort.  I will then grade their spreadsheets based on use of data, visual aids, and design layout.  A one page reflection on the activity will be graded on length, grammar, use of websites, and depth of reflection on a 1-10 scale with 10 being exceptional use of objectives.

Materials:

One basketball for each child, 4 basketball goals, Cones-4 different colors, timer, scoreboard, paper, pencil.

Procedures

Anticipatory Set:

Nebraska Tunnel Walk music is played while teacher demonstrates how to score maximum amount of points in 30 seconds.

Learning Activities

Teacher:

During anticipatory set, teacher will demonstrate how to score points from different locations.

Teacher will ask questions:

What is the proper stance for shooting?

What is the proper way to hold a basketball before shooting?

What is the proper form and follow thru of a basketball shot?

Teacher will observe children and note their effort and overall progress.

Students:

Students will collect as many points as possible, in a given time limit. The student may choose any cone. The student then stands over or next to the cone they chose and shoots the ball. If they make the basket, they earn a certain amount of points based on their location. If they miss, they simply move on to another cone.  Students will keep track of their shot record.  This data will be used to make a spreadsheet of the results.  Students will also write a one page reflection on the activity which includes information from one of the following websites:

Provision for special needs:

Use a variety of balls or other objects for shooting. Smaller or lighter balls may be easier to handle. Use lower baskets, where appropriate.

Closure:

Upon completing this game several times, have the students play an actual game of basketball and assess whether their shooting accuracy has increased.

References:

http://pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4172

Reflection:

The addition of the spreadsheet and internet reflection made this lesson complete.  Not only does this activity help to improve a students shooting ability, it also enables them to see their results which is a proven method of retention.  The spreadsheet and internet integration also prepares students for future educational and career expectations by allowing them to combine a skill with further research.  Although the skill may have been based on physical education, the follow up activities open doors to math and science.

Send Email to jmgreco@csm.edu

Last Updated 11/07/2009

Copyright © 2007