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Lesson plan 1

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Grade Level: 7th grade  Unit: Swimming J.r Beginners

Assignment type: Basic Strokes

Lesson objectives:


 * Student will understand why we start learning the back stroke before the front crawl.


 * Student will be able to maintain a good posture on back, and to get comfortable in the water.

Time required to complete this lesson: 30min, 16 week section four days a week.

Title of lesson: Backstroke

Resources/materials needed:

Swimming suit appropriated for active participation, goggles for under water viewing, cap, and towel. Always bring a notebook, writing implement and positive attitude.

Description of lesson: Instruction and practice in basic water skill as well as to make the student water safe. The backstroke has the advantage of easy breathing, and the disadvantage of direction. Learning the backstroke first will help you to maintain your body position, and will make you feel safer since you can breathe.

Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred): In class, we will always start with kicking front/back, follow up with the head under water, blowing bubbles using nose, and gliding.

Technology used: You tube videos, and the DVD/Site of American Red Cross Swimming and water safety.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way:

It gives the kids a better way of understanding what they are suppose to do, the movements, how the activity start and finish, but most important an excellent point of creativity.