Space Awareness… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.2.2.2.2 - Compare and contrast locomotor movements conducted to even and uneven beats.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three locomotor movements performed to even beats and three performed to uneven beats.
Demonstrate jumping, hopping, and jogging to an even beat, and running, galloping, and sliding to an uneven beat.
Explain in their own words the difference between an even beat and an uneven beat.
Compare and contrast two locomotor movements (one even, one uneven) by stating at least one similarity and one difference.
Perform a short movement sequence that switches between even and uneven beats when the teacher signals the change.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Movement Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Space Awareness, Dynamics, Relations, Body Management and Strategies (2.2)
Content standard: B3.2.2.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Indicator: B3.2.2.2.2 - Compare and contrast locomotor movements conducted to even and uneven beats.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 36
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners identify locomotor movements conducted to
i. Even beats; jumping, jogging, hopping, dancing etc.
ii. Uneven beat; running, dancing, sliding, galloping, trotting, etc.