Force of an airplane and the overhand throw

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Force of an airplane and the overhand throw

• by
• Barbara Aiken

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Goals of the lesson

• Demonstrate the motor skill of throwing using all
  of the critical elements points non-throwing
  shoulder toward target,pulls throwing hand way
  back, steps forward with opposite foot, shifts
  weight from back to front,and points finger
  toward intended target
• Compare the four forces of an airplane to the
  forces of throwing an object lift, drag, thrust
  and gravity
• The lesson is one of the most challenging to
  students and includes all of the basic sports and
  playground games

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Knowledge/skill concept theme

• Concept Force as it relates to the overhand
  throw and flight of an airplane
• This is appropriate for students with different
  developmental levels because
• Our school is in a military environment
• We have parents in the military
• We have the air show every year

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How does this lesson fit with what comes before
and after the unit?

• Before Give definition of force, practice types
  of forces,explain the four forces of flight
• After Throw for distance accuracy,role
  play,throwing game,journal entry

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Instructional Materials

• Guided questions help students stay on target
  with the questions
• Numbered beanbags random way to call on
  students
• Fleece balls- Everyone has the same type of
  objects
• Skeleton- show the various parts of the body

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Fairness-Equity

• Guided questions- everyone will perform task at
  the same time
• Partner throw-creates peer assistance and
  assessment
• Observational checklist