Space Awareness… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.2.1.2.1 - Identify general space.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define general space as the total working area available for movement during a physical activity.
Point out and name the boundaries of the general space in the classroom, playground, or any designated activity area.
Move safely within the general space without colliding with others, using different body parts and speeds.
Shade or colour a simple diagram to show the general space of a given activity area.
Answer questions about general space, explaining why it is important to know the total working area before starting an activity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Movement Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Space Awareness, Dynamics, Relations, Body Management and Strategies (2.1)
Content standard: B3.2.1.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Indicator: B3.2.1.2.1 - Identify general space.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 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 general space by indicating the total working area. Learners move to indicate the general space; Learners shade general space as a project.