Apply the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games at low, middle, and high levels with appropriate speed and direction

Standards Alignment

• TEKS.PE.2.06A primary
  apply the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games at low, middle, and high levels with appropriate speed and direction;
• TEKS.PE.2.06B primary
  participate in appropriate drills and activities to enhance the learning of specific motor development skills; and

Lesson Overview

This Grade 2 physical education lesson focuses on helping students apply the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during various games. Students will practice these skills at different levels of intensity—low, middle, and high—while controlling their speed and direction. The lesson includes direct teaching, guided practice through drills and activities, and opportunities for reflection. It aligns with TEKS standards for motor skill development and performance strategies in games.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to chase, flee, and dodge others during games using appropriate speed and direction at low, middle, and high levels.
• Participate actively in drills and activities designed to improve motor skills related to chasing, fleeing, and dodging.
• Show control and safety awareness while performing these movement skills.
• Apply chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills effectively in game situations.

Success Criteria

• Students can chase, flee, and dodge with control and appropriate speed during practice drills and games.
• Students participate safely and respectfully, maintaining personal space and using equipment correctly.
• Students demonstrate understanding of when and how to change speed and direction to avoid or catch others.
• Students reflect on their performance and teamwork during activities.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Students should understand basic movement concepts such as running, stopping, and changing direction. They should be familiar with personal space and safe movement practices in a group setting.

Key Vocabulary

• Chasing
• Fleeing
• Dodging
• Speed
• Direction
• Motor skills
• Personal space
• Safety

Materials and Resources

• Cones or markers to define play areas
• Soft balls or beanbags for tagging games (optional)
• Whistle or signal device
• Open space suitable for running games

Teacher Preparation

• Set up a safe, open area with clear boundaries using cones or markers.
• Prepare a simple chasing and fleeing game suitable for Grade 2 students.
• Review safety rules for running and changing direction in group games.
• Plan stations or drills that focus on chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills at varying speeds.

Detailed Lesson Notes

Understanding Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging

Chasing means running after someone to catch them. Fleeing means running away from someone who is chasing you. Dodging means quickly changing your direction or position to avoid being caught or tagged. These skills help students participate in many games where they need to avoid or catch others. Using appropriate speed means not running too fast or too slow for the situation, and controlling direction means changing where you run safely and effectively.

Applying Skills at Different Levels

Students practice these skills at low, middle, and high levels. Low level means moving slowly and carefully, middle level means a moderate pace, and high level means moving quickly. Practicing at different levels helps students learn to control their speed and direction depending on the game situation. For example, when chasing, a student might start at a middle speed and then speed up to catch someone. When fleeing, a student might dodge quickly to avoid being caught.

Safety and Personal Space

It is important to respect personal space to avoid collisions and injuries. Students should keep a safe distance from others while chasing or fleeing. Using equipment properly and following teacher instructions helps maintain safety. Teachers should remind students to watch where they are running and to stop or slow down if they get too close to others.

Drills and Activities to Enhance Motor Skills

Drills can include tag games where one student chases and others flee and dodge. Activities can be set up as stations where students practice running straight, changing direction quickly, and dodging around cones. These drills build coordination, speed control, and spatial awareness. Repetition helps students improve their skills and confidence.

Teacher Role and Feedback

Teachers demonstrate the skills clearly, breaking down movements into steps such as how to start chasing, how to dodge safely, and how to control speed. Immediate feedback helps students improve. Teachers should encourage safe participation, praise effort, and guide students to reflect on their performance and teamwork.

Worked Examples

Classroom Activity

Participate in drills practicing chasing, fleeing, and dodging at low, middle, and high speeds.

Guided Practice

Independent Practice

1. Foundational: What does it mean to chase someone in a game?
2. Developing: How can you safely change direction when you want to dodge someone?
3. Application: In a game, if you are being chased, what two skills can you use to avoid being caught?
4. Analysis: Why is it important to control your speed and direction when chasing or fleeing in a game?
5. Challenge: Describe a strategy using chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills that could help you win a game of tag.

Independent Practice Teacher Answer Key

1. 1. Chasing means running after someone to try to catch them.
2. 2. You can safely change direction by looking where you want to go and moving your feet quickly without bumping into others.
3. 3. You can use fleeing by running away and dodging by quickly changing direction to avoid being caught.
4. 4. Controlling speed and direction helps you avoid collisions, stay safe, and be more successful at catching or avoiding others.
5. 5. A good strategy is to start chasing at a steady speed, watch the person you are chasing carefully, and be ready to dodge quickly if they try to change direction. When fleeing, use quick dodges and change your speed to make it harder for the chaser to catch you.

Guiding Questions

• What does chasing mean in a game?
• How can you safely change direction to dodge someone?
• Why is it important to control your speed?
• How do these skills help you in games?
• What can you do to keep yourself and others safe while playing?

Common Misconceptions

• Students may think chasing means running as fast as possible without control, which can lead to unsafe collisions.
• Some students might believe dodging means just stopping suddenly rather than changing direction smoothly.
• Students might not realize the importance of respecting personal space during chasing and fleeing games.

Differentiation

Assessment

• Observe students during drills to check for control and safety in chasing, fleeing, and dodging.
• Ask students to explain how they change direction to dodge.
• Use quick exit questions about the importance of speed control.
• Name one way to dodge safely during a game.
• Explain why you need to control your speed when chasing someone.
• Describe how you can respect others' personal space while playing.
• Have students demonstrate chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills in a small game.
• Ask students to reflect in writing or verbally on how they used these skills and stayed safe.

Answer Guide

• What does it mean to chase someone in a game?
  Answer: It means to run after someone to try to catch them.
• How can you safely change direction when you want to dodge someone?
  Answer: By looking where you want to go and moving your feet quickly without bumping into others.
• In a game, if you are being chased, what two skills can you use to avoid being caught?
  Answer: Fleeing by running away and dodging by quickly changing direction.
• Why is it important to control your speed and direction when chasing or fleeing in a game?
  Answer: To avoid collisions, stay safe, and be more successful at catching or avoiding others.
• Describe a strategy using chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills that could help you win a game of tag.
  Answer: Start chasing at a steady speed, watch the person carefully, be ready to dodge quickly, and when fleeing, use quick dodges and change speed to avoid being caught.

Real-Life Application

Encourage students to play simple tag or chasing games safely at home or in the yard with family members, practicing dodging and controlling their speed and direction.

Homework or Home Connection

• Encourage students to play simple tag or chasing games safely at home or in the yard with family members, practicing dodging and controlling their speed and direction.

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, students learned how to chase, flee, and dodge safely and effectively during games. They practiced controlling their speed and direction at different levels and applied these skills in drills and a game. Emphasizing safety and respect for personal space helped students participate confidently and cooperatively. These skills are important for many physical activities and help build motor coordination and teamwork.

Teacher Notes

Use the exact standards alignment and retrieved-source provenance stored with this enrichment.

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