**Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education**
**Grade:** Junior Secondary 3
**Topic:** Introduction to Hockey
**Lesson Title:** Discovering Hockey Basics
**Duration:** 90 minutes
---
### **Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and objectives of hockey.
2. Familiarize themselves with hockey equipment and safety measures.
3. Develop basic skills in passing, dribbling, and shooting.
4. Engage in a simple hockey drill or mini-game to apply learned skills.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Hockey sticks (one per student)
- Hockey balls/pucks
- Cones or markers
- Whistle for signaling
- First aid kit
- Whiteboard and markers
- Illustrations or a short video on hockey rules (optional)
### **Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:**
- Welcome students and take attendance.
2. **Objective Overview:**
- Briefly discuss the day's objectives.
- Ask students about any prior experience with hockey.
3. **Warm-Up Activities:**
- Dynamic stretching (5-7 mins) focusing on legs and arms.
- Light jogging around the field or gym to get the blood flowing.
**Instruction Phase (20 minutes)**
1. **Introduction to Hockey:**
- Explain the basic rules and objectives of hockey.
- Show an illustration or video explaining the sport's rules and play style.
2. **Equipment Overview:**
- Show and explain the use of a hockey stick, ball/puck, and any protective gear.
- Discuss the importance of safety and proper equipment usage.
**Skill Development (30 minutes)**
1. **Passing Training:**
- Teach basic passing techniques.
- Pair up students and have them practice passing the ball/puck back and forth.
2. **Dribbling Techniques:**
- Demonstrate how to dribble a hockey ball/puck while moving.
- Set up a short dribbling course using cones.
3. **Shooting Skills:**
- Show the correct stance and swing for shooting.
- Allow students to practice shooting at a target or goal.
**Application Phase (25 minutes)**
1. **Simple Drills:**
- Create small groups (4-6 students per group) for practice drills combining passing, dribbling, and shooting.
2. **Mini-Game:**
- Organize a small-sided game (3v3 or 4v4) to apply the learned skills in a game-like scenario.
- Ensure the game is safe and supervised, with frequent pauses for instruction.
**Cooldown and Reflection (5 minutes)**
1. **Cooldown Activities:**
- Gentle stretching focusing on major muscle groups.
2. **Discussion and Feedback:**
- Ask students to share what they learned and enjoyed about the lesson.
- Provide constructive feedback on their performance and encourage positive reinforcement.
3. **Homework/Next Steps:**
- Encourage students to think about how the skills learnt today can be applied in other sports or physical activities.
- Briefly preview the next lesson.
### **Assessment:**
- **Formative Assessment:** Observe students during drills and the mini-game, providing immediate feedback.
- **Summative Assessment:** A quick Q&A session at the end of the class to gauge understanding of rules and techniques.
### **Safety Considerations:**
- Ensure that students are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Keep a first aid kit easily accessible.
- Monitor the space to avoid collisions and ensure safe play.
### **Adaptations for Diverse Learners:**
- Provide additional one-on-one assistance to students who need it.
- Modify drills to be less challenging if necessary.
- Encourage peer support and buddy systems to foster inclusive learning.
---
**Note:** This lesson plan can be adjusted based on the available time, resources, and specific needs of the students.