P.E.

- Volleyball
A template based on Understanding by Design

Volleyball

Grade 3/4

Title of Unit

Grade
Level
Physical Education

6 weeks

Subject

Time
Frame
Nisha Lowther

Developed By

Stage 1 Desired Results

Curricular Content:

Grade 3:
Develop and apply a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Apply a variety of movement concepts and strategies in different physical activities
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Grade 4:
- Develop and apply a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Apply a variety of movement concepts and strategies in different physical activities
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
- Identify and describe preferred types of physical activity

Unit Theme/Issue of Inquiry/Narrative

This units main theme is Volleyball. We will be looking to increase co-ordination and large motor skills through
Volleyball drills and games
Rationale: Volleyball fulfills both fitness and skill development goals. Volleyball is a popular sport in Canada, and is
played for leisure and competitively at many levels of school.

Understandings: Proper technique for fundamental

Essential Questions:

movement skills, such as bending, twisting, jumping,

What are the benefits of team sports since volleyball
running, catching and striking. Students will also
requires skills, cooperation and a common understanding
understand movement concepts and strategies, and how among those playing?
to participate in different types of physical activities
(individual, group, and games)

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence

Formative Assessments

Observation
Skill demonstration at mid-point of unit

Summative Assessments

Skill demonstrations near end of Unit

Skill stations observation

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Should be Differentiated
Potential Barriers to Success / Areas to Differentiate:
Might include: engagement, motivation, organization, language ability, exceptionalities, reading level, etc.

Introducing the Unit:

Students are familiar with some basic Volleyball movements and techniques.
Share the goal of moving to a full game (entire school is doing volleyball as school sport / activity)

Sequence of Lessons: The basics of what you plan to do in each lesson of the unit.

Lesson
Title

Lesson Activities (Learning Experiences)

Ready
Position
and
Court
Moveme
nt

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce body positions, court movements and to increase familiarity
with the ball

Forearm
Pass

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce a main passing skill

Forearm
Pass
Review
Volley
Hand
Position

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Focus on a controlled follow through of the forearm pass
Safety Rules Review
Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce the first progression of the Overhand Pass (Volley)

The
Volley

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce the complete volleying skill

The
Underha
nd Serve
Forearm
Pass and
Volley
Practice

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce the Underhand Serve
Safety Rules Review
Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Practice the forearm pass and the volley

Assessm
ent

observatio
n

observatio
n

Resource
s
Gym,
volleyball
equipment
every class
unless
noted

10

11

12

Serve
and
Forearm
Pass
Practice
with
moveme
nt
Skills
Stations
Volleybal
l
Tournam
ent
Volleybal
l Skills
Challeng
e
Practice
Advance
d Skills

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Increase service accuracy and to incorporate movement with the
Forearm Pass

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Provide practice opportunity for all different volleyball skills
Safety Rules Review
Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce more formalized game play

observatio
n

Safety Rules Review

Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Practice the skills as they relate to the Skills Challenge
Safety Rules Review
Volleyball related warm-ups / General stretching
Introduce briefly, the technique for the side arm serve, the overhand
serve, the spike, and the Block, primarily to challenge those more
advanced players

Observati
on