Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - Basic 2

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Performance objectives

• Objective 1: Identify at least three different locomotor movements (movements that take you from one place to another).
• Objective 2: Demonstrate at least two different non-locomotor movements (movements done in one spot).
• Objective 3: Explain the difference between locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
• Objective 4: Perform a simple sequence combining locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
• Objective 5: Work cooperatively with classmates in movement activities.

Lesson summary

Lesson Note: Physical Education - Grade 2 Overview and Learning Objectives Hi Class 2! Today, we’re going to have fun learning about different ways our bodies can move. This is called "Motor Skills and Movement Patterns." Knowing how to move our bodies well is important because it helps us play games, dance, do chores, and stay healthy! Imagine trying to play oware if you can't move your hands properly! This lesson will help you become more confident and skilled in your movements.

Lesson notes

Let’s talk about movement! There are two main types we'll learn about today: Locomotor Movements: These are movements that make you travel from one place to another. Think about how you move when you go to the market. Examples include: Walking: Moving one foot after the other. We walk to school, to fetch water, and to visit our friends. Running: Moving faster than walking. We run when we are late for class or playing tag. Skipping: A combination of a step and a hop on the same foot. Think of skipping as you're going to play with friends! Jumping: Pushing off the ground with your feet and landing back down. Jumping over a puddle after the rain. Hopping: Jumping on one foot. Imagine hopping like a kangaroo! Crawling: Moving on your hands and knees. Babies often crawl before they walk. Non-Locomotor Movements: These are movements you do without moving from one place to another. You stay in one spot. Examples include: Bending: Lowering a part of your body. Bending to pick up something you dropped. Stretching: Reaching out and lengthening a part of your body. Stretching your arms up high to reach a mango. Twisting: Turning a part of your body around. Twisting your body to look behind you. Swaying: Gently moving from side to side. Swaying your body while listening to music. Balancing: Holding a steady position. Balancing on one leg like a flamingo. Pushing: Exerting force against something. Pushing a wheelbarrow full of sand. Pulling: Exerting force to bring something closer. Pulling a rope in a tug-of-war game.

Example:

Imagine you are fetching water from the well. You walk (locomotor) to the well. You bend (non-locomotor) to lower the bucket into the well. You pull (non-locomotor) the bucket up. You walk (locomotor) back home.

See how we use both locomotor and non-locomotor movements every day! Guided Practice (With Solutions)