Games 2 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Games module from the Striver Lesson Plans for Year 2 Athletics, children are taught to master the techniques of underarm and overarm throwing. The lesson's learning objectives are to perform these throws with control and to aim accurately at targets to score points. The success criteria set for the pupils include the ability to perform both underarm and overarm throws using a beanbag, applying the correct technique for each throw, and the skill to aim at targets effectively. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'throwing', 'underarm', 'overarm', 'control', and 'aiming'. To facilitate the lesson, equipment and resources such as cones, hoops, beanbags, soft balls, buckets, and tennis rackets are required.

The lesson is structured into three main parts: a warm-up, the main activity, and a cool-down, spanning a total of 50 minutes. The warm-up involves a dynamic 'Round The Clock' activity where children form two large circles and respond to numbers being called by running around the circle to earn points. The main activity is split into two parts, 'Round The Clock 2' and 'On The Tee', where pupils practice underarm throws to land beanbags in hoops and overarm throws to hit various targets with points assigned to each. This section not only reinforces throwing techniques but also incorporates mathematical skills as children tally their scores. The lesson concludes with a 'Line Throwing' cool-down activity that encourages pupils to apply their judgement on whether to use underarm or overarm throws to reach designated lines. Throughout the lesson, pupil talk prompts are provided to encourage reflection and discussion on the techniques learned.