BACKYARD

GAMES AND

ACTIVITIES

A Web Quest for 7th Grade Physical Education Students

Designed by

Cathy Henry

Madrid Waddington Central School

Madrid, NY 13660

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page



 

 

Introduction

It’s a beautiful day and your parents tell you, “Go get some fresh air!  You have to play outside.” 

What do you do?  Are you all by yourself?  Do you have friends or family to play with?  Do you have a ball, jump rope, Frisbee, or nothing at all?  Do you know lots of activities or games to play? 

Will you say, “There’s nothing to do”?


The Task      

 

You and a partner are going to research the Internet to find a game or activity that you would like to learn to play.  You will put this game/activity on a form that will be used to develop a Backyard Games and Activities booklet.  If appropriate, you will be asked to teach this game to your classmates.   Games that involve playing in the water cannot, of course, be done in class but can be included in the booklet.  The Backyard Games and Activities booklet will be distributed to all students in grades three through eight.


 


The Process    

 

 

1.  You must consider the following when selecting your game/activity:

A.     The game/activity must take 5 minutes or longer to play. 

B.    Physical fitness benefits can be gained by anyone playing the game.   Benefits include cardio respiratory endurance, muscle endurance, muscle      strength, flexibility, and body composition.

               C.  The game/activity must have been researched on the Internet.          

                     You may use only the following websites for getting information:

                     Outdoor Kids Games  

                     Eldrbarry’s Active Games

                     Games that kids play

                     Playground Games

                     The Great Games List

D.  The game/activity must be one that can be played by most of the students in       your class.  (An example of activities that would not be appropriate would include:  a game that must be played on a tennis court, a game that requires special equipment such as a skateboard ramp, diving boards in the pool, etc.)

E.  Equipment may be used to play these games but it is not necessary.  Equipment should include common things such as:  balls, bats, roller blades, skateboards, Frisbees, etc. 

         2.  Once you have selected the game/activity, go to the worksheet and print it out.

3.     Fill in the worksheet and give it to Mrs. Henry by Friday, May 17.

4.  If you plan to present this game to the class, please indicate this on your worksheet.  List the equipment that will be needed.  Mrs. Henry will see you to discuss when you will present this game.

 

 

Evaluation

 

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Worked with peers cooperatively and equally.

 

Had some difficulty working with peers cooperatively and equally.

Was uncooperative with peers and did not work with them equally.

Did not work with peers cooperatively or equally.

Has mastered the art of recognizing the 5 components of fitness:  muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, cardio respiratory endurance and body composition.

Is proficient at recognizing the 5 components of fitness.

Needs practice with recognizing the 5 components of fitness.

Is unable to recognize the 5 components of fitness.

Has selected the appropriate game or activity for most of the students in the class.

Has selected the appropriate game or activity for some of the students in the class.

Has difficulty selecting the appropriate game or activity.

The type of game or activity selected cannot be played by anyone in the class.

The game or activity selected can accommodate an available play area.  Safety concerns are addressed as well as equipment availability.

The game or activity selected can accommodate some play areas.  Safety concerns or equipment availability was not addressed appropriately.

The game or activity cannot accommodate play areas.  Safety concerns and equipment availability were not addressed appropriately.

The game or activity cannot accommodate play areas.  Safety concerns and equipment availability were not addressed.

The “Presenting and Active Game” assignment was done correctly and presented on time.

The “Presenting and Active Game” assignment had some mistakes and was presented on time.

The “Presenting and Active Game” assignment was done incorrectly or not presented on time.

The “Presenting and Active Game” assignment was done incorrectly and was not presented on time.

Is respectful, participates, is self directed, motivated, cooperative, supportive, shows concern and is helpful.

Is respectful, participates with assistance, is cooperative and plans and carries out own responsibilities.

Shows minimal respect for others and only participates when he/she wants to.

Does not participate or show much respect.  Interferes with other students’ rights to learn.

 

You will receive a “Backyard Games and Activities” unit grade. If you choose to teach the game or activity to your class, you will receive assistance from the teacher.  Extra credit will be given.

 

 

 


Conclusion

 Maintaining good physical fitness is made easier by playing games and activities we enjoy.  You have worked hard to research a game/activity for this assignment.  I am proud of everyone that has taken the time and energy to learn these games and activities.  You should be proud to know that many of your friends and other students in your school will have a fun and fit summer – thanks to you!

 


Credits & References

 

                  Outdoor Kids Games  

                  Eldrbarry’s Active Games

                  Games that kids play

                  Playground Games

                  The Great Games List

 

“Help Keep Your Classmates Healthy, Design a Game” web quest by David Ascoloni

http://www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/webqascolani/webqsascolani.html

 

The Education Technology Department at San Diego State University

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html

 

 

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Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTING AN ACTIVE GAME

 

 

Names  ____________________________________                                  

 

Name of activity/ game:                                                            

 

Playing surface:  (Pool, grass, basketball court, etc.)

 

 

How many kids may play this game?

 

 

What equipment is needed to play this game or to do this activity?

 

 

What type of physical conditioning can you gain by doing this activity?

          (Cardio respiratory endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and/or flexibility?)

          Explain:

 

 

 

What skills are needed to play this game?

(Running, throwing, shooting baskets, swimming, etc.)

 

 

 

How long is this game?

(Innings, quarters, periods, play to a certain time, etc.)

 

 

 

What safety factors for the players need to be considered?

 

 

 

 

(0ver)

 

Explain how to play the game.  (What are the rules?  How do you score?  Can you change the rules to meet a different number of players, limited space, etc?)