Grade 9 Sample Block Plan
The following is sample block plan developed for a final teaching
block in physical education.
The lessons included in the unit are designed to be implemented over
4 weeks as required. The pace and order of the lessons will be
adjusted as the unit is implemented.
Expanded formal lesson plans would also be required for key lessons
in the unit.
Daily revisions and adjustments will be reflected in the daily working
plans that the TC would create for each day of the block as the
implementation of the unit progresses.
Some assessment and evaluation tools are included in this sample
unit plan. Tasks cards for the skill testing stations are also included.
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
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Passing
Dribbling
Shooting
Footwork
Offense
UNIT PLAN ORGANIZER
BASKETBALL
Lay Ups
Defense
Fast Breaks
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
Rebounding
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BASKET BALL UNIT CALENDAR
Classes will be held two – three times each week as dictated by the school timetable.
Classes 9A & 9C
Classes 9B & 9D
May 2
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Introduction to
Basketball
Introduction to
Basketball
Pre-test of basketball skills
Pre-test of basketball skills
Ball handling drills
Passing
Ball handling drills
May 9
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 5
Passing
Dribbling
Dribbling
Shooting
Shooting
Free Throws
Free Throws
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
Lesson 6
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Offensive Strategy
May 23
VICTORIA DAY
(no classes)
Offensive Strategy
Defensive Strategy
Defensive Strategy
Basketball Rules Review
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Basketball Rules Review
Skills Test (Stations)
Rules Test
Skills Test (Stations)
Rules Test
Basketball Games
Rewards
May 30
Lesson 10
Basketball Games
Rewards
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Teacher: B. Goode
Grade: 9
SUBJECT/STRAND
Physical Education - Basketball
CONTEXT
The unit will begin by having the students learn the basic rules of basketball, and the
benefits of participating in sports such as basketball. These rules will be reinforced
while the students are participating in various activities over successive days.
This unit will be implemented over a month. As implementation progresses, lessons
will be revised to accommodate student needs and the time available.
OVERALL
EXPECTATIONS
• demonstrate personal competence in applying movement skills and principles;
• demonstrate knowledge of guidelines and strategies that enhance participation in
recreation and sport activities.
Written test on basketball rules
CULMINATING TASK
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Dribbling, Ball Control, and Pivoting
Passing and Introduction to the baseball pass
Shooting: The Lay-Up
Offensive Skills
Defensive Play
Hoops maybe lowered or students may move closer to the hoop.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students can be excused from complicated drills to participate in basic partner drills.
Students can progress at own pace.
Written test will be administered one on one as required with more time provided for
completion.
Students will be assessed on participation and skill proficiency.
Assessment
Participation: Every day each student is expected to participate in all activities played.
This
includes trying the activities. 
Each activity covered in class will be observed and opportunities for each student to
demonstrate the skill will be provided. Progress will be tracked using checklists.
Evaluation
In-class Skill Tests (dribbling and shooting)
A written test on the rules of the game will be given at the end of the unit.
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EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 1
participate regularly in
physical activities,
choosing a wide range of
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
Introduction to Basketball
Observation
Demonstration
I Stretch/Warm-up
II Lesson Focus
a. Pre-test of basketball skills
b. Introduction to basketball rules
c. Quiz
III Closure
a. Questions/Review rules
EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 2
participate regularly in
physical activities,
choosing a wide range of
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
Introduction: Ball-Handling
I. Stretch/Warm-up
II. Lesson Focus
a. Review basketball rules
b. Safety
c. Demonstrate Big 10 ball-handling drills
1. Slap ball drill
2. Around head
3. Around waist
4. Around Ankles
5. Candy cane
6. Flip drill
7. Flop drill
8. Spider drill
9. Crab walk
10. Two balls
Observation
Demonstration
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
III Culminating Activity: Big Ten ball-handling drills with a
partner
IV Closure: Questions/Review
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EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 3
-explain appropriate
strategies or tactics
that enhance
performance in specific
situations and conditions
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
I. Introduction: Passing
Observation
Demonstration
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Review ball-handling
b. Introduction of Passing
c. Passing with a partner
d. Chest pass, Bounce pass, Overhead pass
IV. Culminating Activities
a. Star Passing
b. Three man weave
c. Three man passing
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
V. Closure: Questions/Reviews
EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 4
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
including team, group,
dual, and individual
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
I. Introduction: Dribbling
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Review ball- handling and passing
b. Intro to dribbling
c. Dribbling drills
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Cone dribble
b. Dribble Tag
V. Closure: Questions/Review
See page 1
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
Observation
Demonstration
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
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EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 5
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
including team, group,
dual, and individual
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
I. Introduction: Shooting
Observation
Demonstration
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Review skills/relays
b. Introduce shooting
c. Teach and shoot free-throws
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Erdman Shooting
V. Closure: Questions/Review
EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 6
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
including team, group,
dual, and individual
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
I. Introduction: Basketball Game Strategies: Offense
Observation
Demonstration
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Review skills
b. Basic basketball rules
c. Intro to Offensive strategies
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Game situation drills on offense
RESOURCES
V. Closure: Questions/Review
See page 1
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
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EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 7
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
including team, group,
dual, and individual
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
I. Introduction: Basketball Game Strategies: Defense
Observation
Demonstration
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Free-throws
b. Review offensive strategy
c. Intro to Defensive Strategies
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Game situation drills on defense
V. Closure: Questions/Review
See page 1
EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 8
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
including team, group,
dual, and individual
activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
I. Introduction: Basketball Game
Observation
Demonstration
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Shooting drills
b. Review basketball rules
c. Review Offensive and defensive strategies
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Game Situation Drills
b. Basketball Games
V. Closure: Questions/Review
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
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EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 9
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
I. Introduction: Skills Test/Games
II. Stretch/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Explain/Demonstrate Skills Test Stations
b. Practice for skills test
c. Ball-handling, Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting Stations
of Skill Tests
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Rules Test
Observation
Demonstration
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
V. Closure: Questions/Review
EXPECTATIONS
TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
LESSON 10
demonstrate
understanding of specific
rules and guidelines for
participation in
recreation and sport
I. Introduction: Skills Test/Games
Observation
Demonstration
Rules Test
II. Stretching/Warm-up
III. Lesson Focus
a. Practice Skills/Skills Test
b. Free Throws
ACCOMMODATIONS
See page 1
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
IV. Culminating Activity
a. Basketball Games
V. Closure:
a. Questions/Review
b. Hand back rules test and go over it
c. Rewards for top skill test participants
d. Rewards for everyone
RESOURCES
Basketballs
Hoops
Cones
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Station #1
Dribbling
Task: Dribble the basketball while weaving
through the cones. Complete the task 6 times 3 with your left hand and 3 with your right.
Remember:
Use your finger pads while dribbling.
Challenge: Use the stopwatch provided and see
how fast you can dribble through the cones.
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Station #2
Dribbling
Task: Dribble through the zigzag pattern at least 3 times.
Each time use a different move, crossover, between the
legs, or behind the back.
Remember:
All- plant with the outside foot and keep the ball moving in
the direction of the next cone.
Crossover- Keep the ball low and explosive.
Between the legs- Wide step with leg.
Behind the back- Elbow up, go around your waist, and
contact your opposite hip.
Challenge: Using your partner as a defender, use the
different dribbles to get around them, you get 5 tries.
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Station #3
Passing
Task: Stand outside the lane of cones with one partner on
each side. While running down the lane pass the ball back
and forth using the different passes.
Remember:
Chest- thumbs down and fingers out.
Bounce- in front of the receiver and ¾ the distance
between you and receiver.
Overhead- extend hands and follow through.
Challenge: Pair with another group and take turns trying to
intercept the passes. Use each of the passes to trick your
defender. Try to run the length of the cones, if the ball is
intercepted stop and start again from the same place.
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Station #4
Lay-ups
Task: Using the hoop practice both your left and
right lay-ups. Complete at least 10 with each hand.
Remember:
Same knee up as arm shooting.
Challenge: See how many you can make in a row,
alternating left and right.
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Station #5
Shooting
Task: Practice shooting using proper form. Try
at least one shot from each spot.
Remember:
balance, elbow, eyes, and follow through.
Challenge: See how many points you can get.
You get one chance from each spot. Furthest
spots away 5pts, middle 3pts, and closest 1pt.
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Station #6
Shooting
Task: Practice your free throws using proper
form. Make at least 10 attempts.
Remember:
balance, elbow, eyes, and follow through.
Challenge: See how many you can make in 30
seconds. Use your partner as a rebounder.
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PEER ASSESSMENT
Skill: Bounce Pass
Observer:____________________________
Performer:___________________________
Skill Component
Completed ()
look at target
step into pass
extend arms - fingers pointing toward target on floor
extend arms - thumbs pointing down
ball bounces 3/4 distance toward target
Comments:
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SELF CHECK - SHOOTING (B.E.E.F.)
Check List
Name:___________________
Completed Completed
on a line at a hoop
()
()
B
alance:
 hips facing target
 feet shoulder width apart
 shooting foot slightly in front
of non-shooting foot
 balance on balls on feet
 knees bent
 buttock out and back straight
E
lbow:
E
yes:
 elbow lined up above toe &
knee
 elbow at a 90 angle
 look at target (hoop)
F
ollow-through:
 extend elbow and legs
simultaneously
 snap wrist
 put hand in the “cookie jar”
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CHECKLIST
1
in attendance
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needs improvement in
effort
3
good effort and
success
4
excellent effort and
success
5
excellent effort,
success and peer
helping
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BASKETBALL RATING SCALE
STUDENTS
Basketball Unit – Grade 9
Poor
Fair
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Demonstrates a total lack
of ability when playing
basketball. Has little or no
understanding of the rules
or strategies. Does not give
effort to change their
performance.
Demonstrates difficulty in
executing basic skills,
which results in many
unforced errors. Has very
little understanding for the
rules and strategies of
basketball, which causes
inconsistent performances.
Demonstrates a basic
understanding for the game
of basketball and it's rules
and strategies. Is able to
perform the basic
fundamentals involved with
basketball. Performance is
usually inconsistent, which
results in many errors and
turnovers.
Demonstrates the ability to
perform the basics of
basketball without making
many mistakes. Chooses
the appropriate strategy for
certain situations, and
displays consistency and a
well-rounded ability during
games. Understands all the
rules of basketball
Demonstrates accelerated
basketball skills and
knowledge. Is able to
consistently execute in all
aspects of the game of
basketball, rarely making a
mistake. Anticipates the
opposition's moves, and
has excellent strategies for
the specific situation.
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Basketball Rubric
Mastery of Basic
Skills
1
Never uses the correct
dribbling, passing, &
shooting techniques.
2
Rarely uses the
correct dribbling,
passing, & shooting
techniques.
3
Occasionally uses
correct dribbling,
passing, & shooting
techniques.
4
Usually uses the correct
dribbling, passing, &
shooting techniques
5
Consistently uses the
correct
dribbling, passing, &
shooting
techniques
Skill Level In Game
Activity
Never tries to pass to an
open player & control
the ball
Rarely tries to pass to
an open player & control
the ball.
Occasionally tries to
pass to an open player
& control the ball.
Usually tries to pass to an
open player & control the
ball
Consistently tries to pass to
an open player & control
the ball
Never able to change
direction quickly to
avoid an opponent
and/or to receive the
ball.
Rarely able to change
direction quickly to
avoid an opponent
and/or to receive the ball.
Occasionally able to
change direction
quickly to avoid an
opponent and/or to
receive the ball.
Usually able to change
direction quickly to avoid an
opponent and/or to receive
the ball.
Consistently able to change
direction quickly to avoid an
opponent and/or to receive
the ball.
Never plays with
energy. Stands around.
Rarely plays with
energy. Stands around.
Never gets a workout
Rarely gets a workout
Occasionally plays
with energy. Needs
frequent reminders.
Usually plays with energy
and hustles most of the
time.
Consistently does their best
with energy at all times
regardless of the score.
Always makes excuses.
Frequently makes
Excuses
Occasionally gets a
workout.
Usually get s a good
workout.
Consistently hustles & gets
a good workout
Never plays hard, safe
and fair.
Rarely plays hard, safe
and fair. Always needs
reminders.
Occasionally plays
hard, safe and fair.
Needs frequent
reminders.
Usually plays hard, safe
and fair.
Consistently plays hard,
safe and fair.
Usually supportive of
teammates.
Consistently supportive of
teammates.
Usually offers
encouragement.
Consistently offers
encouragement.
Effort
Sporting Behavior
Never supportive of
teammates.
Never offers
encouragement
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Rarely supportive of
teammates.
Rarely offers
encouragement.
Occasionally
supportive of teammates.
Occasionally offers
Encouragement
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