1. Topic-
Football Unit Lesson
 
2. Content-
Learning positions on the line of scrimmage (offense)

Vocabulary: Quarterback, Center, Guards, Tackles, and Tight End, off sides, huddle.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Students will understand the positions on the offensive line of scrimmage.
2.Students will be able to explain what each players responsibilities are.
3.Students will discuss the rules of football.
 
4. Objectives-
1.Students will be able to discuss the responsibilities of each player.
2.Students will be able to demonstrate strategies of football by utilizing prior knowledge such as passing patterns and catching/passing.
3.Students will be able to participate in a modified game of football.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
8-10 Footballs
10-12 scrimmage jerseys
Offensive Position Handout
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1.Warm Up- Jog, jumping jacks, push ups, crunches, stretching.
2.Review Line of Scrimmage and discuss how players line up on Line of Scrimmage.
3.Discuss roles of each player.
 

B. Development-

1.Use students to demonstrate positions; Center, Quarterback, Guards, Tackles, and Tight End.
2.Discuss the role of each player. Ex.) The Quarterback runs the play, Center snaps the ball and blocks for quarterback.
3.
 

C. Practice-

1.Players in groups of 3-4 can rotate through in each position.
2.Students review vocabulary and throwing/catching in groups
3.Students play a modified game with each side getting 4 downs with no chance for a first down.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Students play a modified game.
2.Students work in groups to practice positions and responsibilities.
3.Students complete quiz on position sheet.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. Students that need more help can be paired up with students that have good background knowledge.
2. Students use hand outs to assist in describing positions/responsibilities.
3.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1.Teacher directed questions about positions.
2.Review of materials.
3.Quizzes
 

G. Closure-

1.Review vocabulary
2.Review Positions
 
7. Evaluation-
Quiz results
 

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