Lesson Plan: PE & Health Integrating Maths and Literacy

Context and Curriculum Links

This lesson is designed for Year 5 students in New Zealand and integrates the New Zealand Curriculum areas of Physical Education, Mathematics, and Literacy. This lesson plan is intended for a class of 29 students and will run for approximately 60 minutes. Through engaging physical activities, students will practice and reinforce their mathematical skills of measurement and data collection, as well as develop their vocabulary and descriptive language skills in PE.

Curriculum Areas:

- PE & Health: Health and Physical Education in the New Zealand Curriculum
- Maths: Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum
- Literacy: English in the New Zealand Curriculum

Learning Objectives

- PE & Health: Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic PE skills including movement and spatial awareness.
- Maths: Students will measure their physical performance and record data accurately.
- Literacy: Students will articulate their experiences, using specific vocabulary related to physical education and health.

Resources Required

- Cones and markers for creating activity areas
- Stopwatch or timer
- Measurement tools (like tape measure for long jump)
- Data collection sheets
- Writing materials (pens, pencils, notebooks)
- Whiteboard and markers for instructional use
- Clipboards for each student group

Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Warm-Up and Introduction:
- Begin with a general warm-up (e.g., stretching, light jogging around the play area).
- Introduce the day’s activities, emphasising the importance of integrating maths and literacy into physical education.
- Discuss the key vocabulary and math skills they will use during the session (measurement terms, data collection, adjectives for movement).

Activity Rotations (40 minutes)

Students will rotate through four stations. Each station lasts 10 minutes. Setup stations with all necessary equipment before the lesson starts.

1. Long Jump Measurement:
- Focus: Measurement of jump length and recording data.
- Task: Students perform a long jump and measure the distance jumped using a tape measure. Record each jump distance on their data sheet.
- Literacy connection: After jumping, students use adjectives to describe their jump and feelings in their exercise book.

2. Timed Sprint:
- Focus: Measurement of time and improved descriptive vocabulary.
- Task: Students run a 50-meter dash timed with a stopwatch. Record sprint times on the data sheet.
- Literacy connection: Students discuss and jot down how their body felt during the sprint, using specific PE-related adjectives.

3. Ball Throwing Accuracy:
- Focus: Recording points for accuracy and angle calculations.
- Task: Students throw a ball aiming for a marked target and score points based on where it lands.
- Identifying angles and discussing techniques.

4. Hula Hoop Endurance:
- Focus: Counting rotations and descriptive review.
- Task: Count how many rotations they can do in a timed period.
- Literacy connection: Note the differences in performance, what helped, what was challenging.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Gathering and Sharing:
- Students assemble and share their data and experiences.
- Discuss any patterns or interesting findings from the activities.

2. Reflective Writing:
- Each student will write a short paragraph summarizing what they learned about the relationship between exercise, maths, and language.
- Encourage them to think about how maths and literacy skills can enhance their understanding and enjoyment of physical activities.

3. Cool Down:
- Conduct a cool-down session with stretching and relaxational breathing to end the physical activities smoothly.

Assessment and Feedback

- Observe and provide immediate feedback during the activities for correct technique and encouragement.
- At the end of the session, review the data collection sheets and reflective writings to assess understanding and integration of the curriculum areas.

This lesson not only enhances students' physical skills but also enriches their mathematical and literary abilities, providing a holistic educational experience in line with New Zealand educational standards.