Springfield College Daily Lesson Plan

Name: Arianna Flagg

Date: 11/9/16
Time: 8:53-10:17
School: East Longmeadow High School
Lesson #: 1/1
Facilities: Pool
Class Size: 28
Grade: 9
Unit/Theme: Swimming
Generic Level: Pre-control-utilization
Equipment: goggles (28), volleyball (1)
Focus of Lesson: Floating and Gliding
Student Performance Objectives (SPO): (National #
; MA CF #
;
Task/Activity #
)
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

(P) Practice each floating technique for at least 3-6 seconds by using the correct
breathing pattern during the activity. (National #SH.H1.L1; MHCHF 2.17; Activity 1)
(C) Identify the difference between the face down and face up float by correctly
answering the question at the end of instruction when checking for understanding.
(National #S2.H1.L1; MHCHF 2.17, Closure)
(A) Show proper classroom etiquette by following all the safety rules of the pool while in
and on the pool deck during all of the lesson. (National #S4.H5.L1; MHCHF 2.26; all)
Check each objective is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally
appropriate?
Teacher Performance Objectives During the lesson the teacher will:
1. Provide at least 3 positive specific and 3 corrective specific piece of
feedback to each student throughout the lesson.
2. Give clear and concise instructions to maximize student OTR
Special Considerations What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the
students in this class?
Emphasize ALL rules of the pool. The teacher must pay extra close attention to all
students and walk around all angles of the pool
There is no lifeguard on duty, so be prepared to jump in the pool in case of emergency,
teacher must know where the emergency equipment is and have ready to use.
No students are allowed in the deep end unless instructed otherwise by the teacher.
It is important to use the command teaching style during an aquatics lesson.
References: (include page # and/or actual web site address)
Courtier, L., Chepko, S., Holt/Hale, S., National Standards and Grade Level
Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il. 2014
East Longmeadow High School - Floating/Glide Swim Lesson #1 (attached)

Time

Sequence of lesson

0-12 min

Transition: Students will come into

gymnasium for attendance and then
change and meet at the pool
blearchers for start of class.

3 min

8 min

Greeting: Good Morning folks, My name

is Ms. Flagg and I will be teaching you
all for the next couple of weeks! We are
going to have a great class and
introduce our swimming unit, starting
with the different types of floats and
glides!
Rules - Go signal =1
whistle, Stop signal = 2 whistle.
One person speaking at a time.
Respect your teachers, respect
your classmates and respect
yourself.
Boundaries - Remain in
the shallow end of the pool
unless instructed otherwise.
Safety - pool etiquette - Do not
run on the pool deck, no diving,
no pushing people into the pool,
slide in to pool feet first - do not
jump, stay above water unless
teacher tells you to go
underwater.
Informing: Floating
Lungs are our floatation point - center
of balancing system in floating
Tuck Float
Shoulders start in water
and inhale
Place face in water
Tuck chin and legs, wrap
arms around tucked legs
Prone Float (Face down float)
Begin with tuck float
Extend arms and legs in
opposite directions
Supine Float (Face up float)

Organization

X = students
Smiley face = teacher

2 min
20 min

Arms at sides, shoulders in

water
Place back of head in
water and lean backward
Push with feet into
horizontal position
Ears in water, face looking
up, arms at sides or extended
Extend arms behind head
Survival Float (Dead mans float)
Put face in water
Raise arms so they are at
the surface,position legs for a
scissor kick
Press hands down to the
bottom while exhaling through
nose
Inhale as soon as chin hits
the surface
Demonstration: Ms. Flagg will
review outside of water, then will
ask a student (that is
comfortable) to demonstrate for
the class
Transition: Students will be invited to
move into the pool one lane at a time
Activity 1: Practice Floating
(teaching style - Command)

1 min

2 min

5 min

The class will be split into the 4 lanes

evenly and will stay in the shallow end
of the pool. So the teacher can pay
attention to each student, the first 3
students in each line will spread out in
the shallow end of their lane and
perform the different types of floats.
They will practice under the teachers
command and then the next 3 students
will step up and practice the strokes,
this will go on until all the students
have practiced the float.
Extension up: Allow a student move
on to trying the next float ONLY if they
tell the teacher first.

Demonstration: Ms. Flagg will ask a

student (with experience preferred) to
demonstrate for the class
Transition: From the Activity 1 to the
end of the pool in the shallow end for
the miniclosure and introduction of
Activity 2

10 min

2 min

1 min

2 min

(Remaini
ng of
class)

5 min

Mini Closure:
Why is it important to have the ability
to float?
What is the difference between the
face up float and face down float?
-To remain near or at the surface
while gathering strength if fatigue
or accident occurs
-face up= floating on back,
-face down= floating on stomach,
face in water
- Demo if necessary
- Pinpoint if appropriate
Informing: Gliding
Float with motion
Face down glide
Take deep breath, put face
in water
stretch out
Bring knees underneath,
raise head, press arms down
Gently push off wall
Face up glide
Grasp wall, tilt back of
head in water
Gently press off wall and
stretch
Look at ceiling
Activity 2: Practice Gliding
(teaching style: command)
Same as activity 1, except using the
glide technique.
Demonstration: Ms. Flagg will ask a
student (with experience preferred) to
demonstrate for the class

10 min

Transition: From the Activity 2 to the

end of the pool in the shallow end for

the miniclosure and introduction of
Activity 3
Miniclosure:
What is a glide?
Give 3 differences between a face up
glide and a face down glide
-Float with motion
-up=facing water
-down=facing wall, face does not
enter water
-

Pinpoint if appropriate

Activity 3: Water Volleyball

(Mrs. Lussier is sending an email with
the game rules and set-up in a
separate email),
Closure:
What are the 4 different
floats we learned today?
-Demo if necessary
What are the 2 glides we
learned?
-Demo if necessary
When could you use the
different floats? Glides?
Transition:
Students will go to their corresponding
locker rooms to change and shower