Name: Elizabeth Schroeder Grade Level: 9th Grade Subject Area: Freshman Girls PE

Lesson Plan #2 (Capture the Flag)

Objective:
The students will be able to:

● Perform a variety of dynamic warm up stretches/games.

● Participate in a Capture the flag game that requires agility, strategy, and teamwork.
● Perform a variety of static stretches as a cool down. (If time permits)

Materials:

● 6 Hula Hoops
● 6-8 Flags (3-4 per side)
● 8 cones (4 per side)
● I pad, Speakers/Sound System for music

Alignment with State Standards

● STANDARD 3. The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills
to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
○ 3B. Fitness Knowledge
■ Compares and selects appropriate stretching methods (dynamic or static).
(3B.HS3.L1)
● STANDARD 4. The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social
behavior that respects self and others.
○ 4B. Accepting/Providing Feedback
■ Provides feedback to promote team or group dynamics. (4B.HS1.L1)
○ 4C. Working with Others
■ Seeks to include diverse peers in group activities. (4C.HS1.L1)
○ 4D. Following Rules and Etiquette
■ Displays moral and ethical conduct in specific competitive situations.
(4D.HS1.L1)
○ 4E. Safety
■ Prevents injury to self and others by utilizing appropriate safety measures
in preparation for activity (e.g. warmup, proper clothing, hydration, etc.).
(4E.HS1.L1)
● STANDARD 5. The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical
activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
○ 5A. Health
Name: Elizabeth Schroeder Grade Level: 9th Grade Subject Area: Freshman Girls PE

■ Selects and participates in physical activities that will enhance a healthy

lifestyle. (5A.HS1.L1)

Background Information:

● Warm ups and cooldown stretches are to be performed in the main gym.
● The lesson will also be held in the main gym.
● The person(s) conducting this lesson should be familiar with the set up for capture the
flag. (Picture of set-up will be posted below.)
● A couple of students in this class may need accommodations. They usually participate to
the best of their ability, and may take a break to rest or walk as needed.
● Students athletic ability ranges from average to athletic.
● Several of the students participate in a sport, and will potentially have to leave early on
game days.
● Game set up:
○ Set up hoops on opposite corners of the gym with 4 cones surrounding each hoop.
(This will be where the flags will be kept.)
○ Place 3-4 flags on each side
○ Put out 2 more hoops on both sides.
Name: Elizabeth Schroeder Grade Level: 9th Grade Subject Area: Freshman Girls PE

Engagement:

● Ask students to line up from oldest to youngest. Split students up into 2 groups

Exploration:

1. Pre-lesson
● I will take attendance and take this time and visually check to make sure that the
gymnasium is set up properly prior to the lesson.

2. During lesson

● Warm up
○ Students will be instructed to line up/spread out at one the end of the room.
Dynamic stretches will include:
■ Rear kicks
■ Walking toe taps (Frankenstein’s)
■ Walking side lunge
■ Walking knee hugs half way/quad pulls the other half
■ Gate (hip) Openers/Jog at half court
■ Scoops/Jog at half court
■ Sprint to half court, jog back 2x
● Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag! (Warm up game)
● Game: Capture the Flag! (Rules)
○ 1. The object of the game is to try to steal the other team’s flags without getting
tagged.
○ 2. If you make it to the safe zone, you cannot be tagged. Once you are out of the
safe zone, you can be tagged.
○ 3. If you are tagged, you go to jail. (Hula hoops)
○ 4. You may save a player from jail, as long as you don’t get tagged along the way.
If you make it to the jail without getting tagged, you may grab 1 teammate. Both
players may go back to their side without getting tagged. (Players may not grab a
flag and try to save a teammate from jail, vice versa.)
○ 5. If too many people are in jail, the teacher may call for a jail break. (Everyone is
free!)
○ If all flags are grabbed from 1 side, the team with the most flags from the
opposing team wins!

3. Post-lesson
Name: Elizabeth Schroeder Grade Level: 9th Grade Subject Area: Freshman Girls PE

● Cool down
○ Students will be asked to help clean up equipment used and asked to meet back in
the gymnasium for static stretches if time permits. These stretches include:
■ Standing straddle stretch (middle, each side)
■ Seated straddle stretch (Single leg)
■ Figure 4 Stretch ( 30 seconds each leg)
■ Extended leg side stretch
■ Cobra stretch
■ Laying down quad stretch

Application:
Proper pre and post stretching will aid in prevention of injury. The lesson will also promote
teamwork, strategy, and agility. The goal overall is to pormote physical health and wellness that
can benefit for a lifetime if continuously applied in daily living.

Closure:

● Think about why working as a team works better than working alone. (There is no I in
Team!)
● Think about why stretching before and after a workout/activity is important.

Evaluation:
The teacher will observe the students…

● Perform a variety of dynamic warm up stretches.

● Perform a variety of dynamic warm up stretches/games.
● Participate in a Capture the flag game that requires agility, strategy, and teamwork.
● Perform a variety of static stretches as a cool down. (If time permits)

(Students will be evaluated through observation, providing positive reinforcement and corrective
feedback as necessary.)

Differentiation:
Adjustments and accommodations can be made for students that may be injured or struggling.
This can be done by having the student walk, or by perfoming an alternate activity.
Name: Elizabeth Schroeder Grade Level: 9th Grade Subject Area: Freshman Girls PE

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