Basketball Basic Skills Physical and Health Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan Presentation

• Subject: Physical and Health Education
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 2
• Topic: Basketball Basics
• Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

• Ask students to recall the color and shape of a basketball.
• Review any previous physical activities discussed.

Key Words:

• Basketball, Bouncing, Court, Skill.

Behavioural Objectives:

• Describe a basketball.
• Perform the skill of bouncing in a basketball game.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Hand-eye coordination, motor skills.

Learning Materials:

• Basketball, Visuals of basketball court, Flashcards.

Content:

1. Describe the Basketball:

• A basketball is a round, bouncy ball used in a fun game.
• It is orange and has black lines on it.
• We play with it in a court with hoops on each end.

2. How to Perform the Skill of Bouncing in a Basketball Game:

• Hold the ball with both hands.
• Stand with your feet apart, ready to bounce.
• Push the ball down to the ground with your hands.
• Let it bounce back up.
• Keep your eyes on the ball and practice bouncing.

Evaluation

1. What color is a basketball? a) Red b) Orange c) Blue d) Green
2. In a basketball game, we play in a __________. a) Field b) Court c) Playground d) Track
3. The basketball has black __________ on it. a) Stripes b) Dots c) Squares d) Circles
4. How many hoops are there in a basketball court? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four
5. To perform the bouncing skill, hold the ball with __________. a) One hand b) Both hands c) Your head d) Your foot
6. When bouncing, stand with your __________ apart. a) Hands b) Feet c) Eyes d) Nose
7. Push the ball down to the __________ with your hands. a) Ceiling b) Ground c) Sky d) Wall
8. Where should you keep your eyes while bouncing? a) Closed b) On the teacher c) On the ground d) On the ball
9. The basketball game is played in a __________. a) Classroom b) Field c) Court d) Gym
10. To bounce a ball, you use your __________. a) Feet b) Hands c) Head d) Elbows
11. The basketball is a round and __________ ball. a) Square b) Oval c) Bumpy d) Round
12. Hold the ball with __________ hands when bouncing. a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four
13. In a basketball game, we play with __________. a) Rackets b) Balls c) Bats d) Hoops
14. Bounce the ball back up after pushing it to the __________. a) Ceiling b) Ground c) Wall d) Door
15. Practice bouncing and keep your __________ on the ball. a) Feet b) Hands c) Eyes d) Nose

1. Introduction:
   • Briefly discuss the importance of physical activity for health.
   • Ask students if they remember the color and shape of a basketball.
2. Review Previous Topic:
   • Recap the previous lesson on basic physical activities.
   • Check students’ understanding of the concepts discussed.
3. Introduction of New Topic:
   • Introduce the new topic: “Basketball Basics.”
   • Explain that we will learn about the basketball and how to bounce it.
4. Description of Basketball:
   • Describe a basketball as a round and bouncy ball.
   • Emphasize its color (orange) and the presence of black lines on it.
5. Discussion:
   • Engage students in a discussion about where we play basketball.
   • Talk about the court and the hoops at each end.
6. Demonstration of Bouncing Skill:
   • Demonstrate how to hold the ball with both hands.
   • Show the correct stance for bouncing, feet apart.
7. Student Participation:
   • Allow students to practice holding the ball and bouncing.
   • Provide individual guidance and encouragement.
8. Assessment:
   • Observe students’ ability to hold and bounce the ball.
   • Provide constructive feedback during the activity.
9. Evaluation Questions:
   • Pose questions related to basketball basics.
   • Assess students’ understanding through interactive questions.
   • Mention two basic skills in basket ball
   • Demonstrate the skills you have mentioned
10. Conclusion:
    • Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points.
    • Announce that there will be a brief assessment.

Note: Adjust the duration based on students’ engagement levels, and modify activities as needed.