Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Volleyball Name: Javier Resendiz

Content Area: Physical Education Grade Level: 7th Grade
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Psychomotor
CS 7.1.1: Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking;
trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
CS 7.1.3: Combine manipulative, locomotor, and non-locomotor skills into movement patterns.

Cognitive
CS 7.2.1: Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking;
trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
CS 7.2.2: Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
CS 7.2.5: Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller parts.

Affective
CS 7.5.1: Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and dual physical activities.
CS 7.5.4: Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical activity.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Big Ideas
1. Students will learn how to properly execute an underhand/overhand serve, forearm pass (bump), and set. What are the critical features of each skill?
2. What are the terms that are used in volleyball?
3. What are the basic rules of a volleyball game that will be used in this class?
4. Are students using their communication their communication skills and demonstrating positive behavior during activities and game play?

Unit Goals
Psychomotor
Students will be able to demonstrate the proper technique shown for a forearm pass (bumping), setting, and serving.
Cognitive
Students will be able to identify the critical features of each skill, recognize the terminology used in the volleyball, and identify the basic rules of a game.
Affective
Students will be able to be sensitive to the differences in physical ability levels of other students.

Unit Summary:
In this unit, we will be learning the critical features/teaching cues (or steps) on how to execute a proper forearm pass, how to set a volleyball, and how to do
an overhand/underhand serve. We will be practicing these skills through a variety of games and activities, and will lead into an actual game of volleyball.
Also, we will be learning important terms and the basic rules of a volleyball such as limiting volleys to three hits, proper rotation, where to stand when
serving, and common faults (fouls) that players commit. Students will be tested on their ability to perform each skill, the material we have learned in this
class, and demonstrate positive behavior around their peers and during game play.
NOTE: I know some of you are not volleyball athletes, so I do not expect you to execute each skill perfectly. Although, I do expect you to come out ready to
learn and we will focus on improvement and enhancing your performance.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Brainstorm/Discussion
Students will be given approximately 5 minutes to
answer the question “What are the steps to
execute a serve; bump; set; spike?” Then they will
list the steps on how to perform a serve, bump,
set, and spike. Then, they will be given 5 more
minutes to share with a partner before they share
their ideas with the class. We will then establish
the critical features as a class.
Formative:
K-W-L Chart
Students will use this chart to help me as a
teacher get an idea of where students stand on
their understanding of volleyball throughout the
unit. Students will fill out their chart before and
after the unit to evaluate what they learned and
what are the areas they need work on. This
strategy will also help me design lesson plans and
what content I must emphasize to make sure
students understand.
Quizlet Flashcards
Students will find out how much they have
learned by answering questions and defining
terms without the use of their notes. Students will
analyze where they stand and whether they are
prepared to take the final exam.
Skill Application
Students will get with a partner and analyze their
partner’s movement patterns when they execute a
skill. Students will be given a rubric that contain
the critical features their partner must use to
perform the skill. Students will evaluate each
volleyball skill (serve, bump, set, and spike) and
then switch roles.
Summative:
Proficiency Test
This test will assess how well students can
execute the volleyball skills they have learned and
demonstrate how much they have improved.
Students will have time to practice the skills
through activities and game play prior to the test.
Students will be evaluated via a rating rubric
where the teacher gives a score depending on the
number of critical features that the student used
to execute the skill. Students will be evaluated
through a series of activities.
Final Exam
The final exam will consist of 20 multiple choice
questions and 4 free response questions. This
exam will contain questions about the history, the
skills, and the basic rules of volleyball. Students
will be able to answer these questions based on
what they learned from the lecture, assignments,
and game play.
 “My Game” Activity
Students will watch a video where a teacher
created their own unique game that was designed
to help students practice working on their
volleyball skills. For this portion, students will
create ONE activity that focuses on enhancing one
or more of the volleyball skills that they have
learned (serving, bumping, setting, or spiking).
They will list the rules of their game and draw a
diagram/picture that helps describe their activity.
Students must create their own unique activity or
you may use one of the activities from the links
that are provided as a starting point Which means
if they are using an activity from the links they
must change the rules, equipment, or goal and
make it your own. In addition, the activity must
include everyone and no elimination games.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
define key terms and
identify the all critical
features for each volleyball
skill.
Acceptable Evidence
(Assessments):
Students write a quick
summary, as an exit ticket,
of what they learned from
the lectures and provide
examples.
Lesson Activities:
Students will be given 5 minutes to practice the volleyball skills, with a partner or a group,
without any knowledge of the critical features. This allows me to observe the students and
determine the student’s current skill level.
The students will then take out their journals and be given 5 minutes to try and list the steps
they think are necessary to execute each volleyball skill. Students will first work individually and
then be given 5 more minutes to share their steps with a partner and come up with a new set of
steps with their partner. Students will then share their results to the class.
Students will take out their note taking guide and listen to the teacher lecture and fill out their
guide along the way. Students will physically demonstrate how to do each skill when we go over
the critical features.
Students will then be given time to practice the skills with a partner or group, but this time
applying the critical features they learned.
Students will finally write a quick summary about what they learned and will be turned in before
they are dismissed.

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
create their own activity
using the rules and skills
they have learned.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
understand when to apply
each skill during game
play. Students will also be
able to recall the critical
features for each skill.
Unit Resources:
Volleyball Skill Video Demonstration
Forearm Pass
Setting a Volleyball
Underhand and Overhand Serve
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Students complete their As a class, we will review the critical features of the volleyball skill they are learning for the day
Webercise worksheet and by having them raise their hand and name one critical feature/teaching cue.
can answer key questions Students will then be allowed to use a device that will allow them to view the Webercise and
from the Quizlet activity. work on worksheet that is given. If this is not possible, students will have to work on it at home
or the library and turn it in the next day it is assigned.
Students will then get into their assigned teams and participate in a game.
The teacher will then finish the lesson for the day by asking students questions from the
Webercise or ask them review questions on the rules and critical features.
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Students will complete Students will do the graphic organizer individually and without the use of their notes. Students
their K-W-L charts and will then be given time to share what they have with a partner and will be able to use their notes
demonstrate that they are to complete the graphic organizer.
able to execute the skills Students will then get into their assigned teams and participate in a game where they will be
learned. observed by the teacher that will assess the student and make sure they properly execute each
skill.
Students will be given 5 minutes to complete their K-W-L chart that they have been filling out
throughout the unit and turn it in before they are dismissed.

Study Resources
Quizlet: Volleyball Terms
Volleyball Rules
Basic Rules Video

Unit Interactives
Volleyball Quiz
Games & Activities
Word Search
Volleyball Drills to Try at Home

Useful Websites:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/basic-volleyball-rules-and-terminology/
http://www.pecentral.org/index.html
https://www.gophersport.com/