Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Popcorn Basketball With Large Groups

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

This game was developed as an idea to incorporate large groups (multiple classes) in a smaller space when the weather doesn't permit us to go outside. This is a fast-moving game that allows players to work on throwing, catching, and shooting skills as well as evading and defending tactics. The object of this game is to shoot balls into your opponents' goals while defending your own goal. Using teamwork and game strategy, the team will determine the best way to do this. Once a goal is filled up with the eight balls of its team's color, the round is over. At the end of each round, the number of all balls in each goal will be counted and recorded. At the end of class (5-6 rounds), the totals will be calculated to determine the winning team, the team with the FEWEST balls counted in its basket.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.6

    Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.8

    Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.2.5

    Demonstrate a quick recovery when transitioning from offense to defense or defense to offense.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.2.6

    Identify the skills or strategies necessary to score.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.2.7

    Identify the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.1.6

    Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks with defensive pressure.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.1.7

    Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.2.4

    Execute a variety of offensive and defensive tactics to create open space.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.2.6

    Demonstrate the skills or strategies necessary to score under pressure.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.2.7

    Demonstrate the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.1.5

    Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.1.6

    Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in modified game play.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.2.2

    Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.2.6

    Apply the skills or strategies necessary to score in modified game play.

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    CR Resource Type

    Learning Activity

    Resource Provider

    PE Central
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