Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 2
Physical education: games and movement patterns – Week 9 focus
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Physical education: games and movement patterns – Week 9 focus
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Subject: Life Skills
Class: Grade 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
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This week, we're diving into the fun world of games and movement! Physical activity is incredibly important for staying healthy and happy, especially growing up in South Africa where we have so much beautiful space to run and play. Learning different movement patterns helps us move our bodies safely and effectively, whether we're playing soccer in the streets of Soweto, skipping rope at school in Durban, or just dancing to our favourite Gqom tunes in Cape Town. Games help us develop teamwork, problem-solving skills, and good sportsmanship, all while having a blast!
Let's explore the different types of movements and how we use them in games!
Locomotor Movements: These are movements that allow us to travel from one place to another. Think of them as your "moving around" movements.
Walking: Putting one foot in front of the other. Imagine walking to the spaza shop to buy a lollipop!
Running: A faster version of walking, where both feet might be off the ground for a short moment. Think about running to catch the school bus.
Jumping: Pushing off the ground with your feet and landing back down. Think about jumping over puddles after a rain shower.
Hopping: Jumping on only one foot. Try hopping around like a bunny!
Skipping: A combination of a hop and a step. This might take some practice, but it's lots of fun! It's like a happy, bouncy walk.
Galloping: Like skipping but moving sideways, one foot always leading. Imagine you're a horse galloping across a field.
Non-Locomotor Movements: These are movements that we do in one place, without traveling. Think of them as your "staying still" movements.
Bending: Making your body smaller by bending at your knees, waist, or elbows. Think about bending down to pick up a fallen orange.
Twisting: Turning your body around your spine. Think about twisting to look behind you when you hear a noise.
Stretching: Making your body longer by reaching your arms up or out. Think about stretching your arms to reach a mango on a high branch.
Swaying: Gently moving from side to side. Imagine swaying like a tree in the wind.
Games and Sportsmanship: Games are a fantastic way to practice these movements and have fun with friends! Remember to always follow the rules and be a good sport.
This means: Playing fairly and honestly. Respecting your teammates and opponents. Accepting victory with humility and defeat with grace. Encouraging others.
Benefits of Physical Activity: Being active keeps our bodies healthy and strong!
Strong Bones and Muscles: Running and jumping helps our bones grow strong and our muscles work better.
Healthy Heart: Moving around makes our heart stronger and helps us breathe better.
Better Sleep: Playing games helps us feel tired at night so we can sleep well.
Happy Mind: Exercise releases chemicals in our brain that make us feel good! It can also help us concentrate in class.
Example Games: "Stokkie-stokkie": A South African game similar to tag, where one person chases the others. Great for running, dodging and changing direction. "Kennetjie": A traditional Khoisan game played with sticks and stones. It involves throwing and retrieving, and helps with coordination and aim. "Duck, Duck, Goose": Great for running and identifying different players. Guided Practice (With Solutions)
Question 1: Name two locomotor movements and explain when you might use them in a game.
Solution: Running: We might use running in a game of "Stokkie-stokkie" to chase our friends or run away from the person who is "it".
Jumping: We might use jumping in a game of hopscotch or to jump over an obstacle in an obstacle course.
Commentary: This question tests the understanding of locomotor movements and their application in games. The solution provides clear and relevant examples.
Question 2: Name one non-locomotor movement and explain when you might use it during everyday activities.
Solution: Bending: We use bending to pick up our school bag from the floor, or to tie our shoelaces.
Commentary: This question tests the understanding of non-locomotor movements and their application in daily life.
Question 3: Why is it important to be a good sport when playing games? Give one reason.
Solution: It's important to be a good sport because it helps us to be respectful to other players and learn to accept winning and losing gracefully. This builds character and makes games more enjoyable for everyone.
Commentary: This question aims to assess the students' understanding of sportsmanship and its importance. The answer provides a clear and concise explanation.
Question 4: Describe how you can show good sportsmanship if your team loses a game of soccer.
Solution: If my team loses a soccer game, I can show good sportsmanship by: Shaking hands with the other team and telling them "Well played!". Congratulating the winners. Not getting angry or blaming my teammates. Learning from our mistakes so we can play better next time.
Commentary: This question requires students to apply their knowledge of sportsmanship in a practical scenario. The solution outlines concrete actions that demonstrate good sportsmanship. Independent Practice (Questions Only) What is the difference between a locomotor movement and a non-locomotor movement? Give an example of each. List three benefits of being physically active. Describe a game that you enjoy playing. Explain which locomotor and non-locomotor movements you use when playing it. Imagine you are playing a game and someone cheats. What would you do? How would you show good sportsmanship? What would happen if no one followed the rules in a game?