10th Grade Cheerdance Lesson Plan Example (Physical Education)

Topic: Cheerdance

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate the basic hand movements and positions used in cheerdance.

Materials

• Whiteboard and marker
• Handout with Cheerdance basic hand movements and positions

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever seen or done cheerdance.
• Ask what the main focus of cheerdance is.
• Discuss the importance of cheerdance in a cheerleading squad.
• Ask students to share any experiences or knowledge they have with cheerdance.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of cheerdance and its basic hand movement and positions.
• Show the students the basic hand movements and positions of cheerdance, including:
• Up: Raising the hands above the head with palms facing up
• Down: Bringing the hands down to the sides with palms facing down
• Out: Open the hands and stretch them out to the sides
• In: Bring the hands in towards the body, with palms facing inward
• Ask students to watch and follow along as you demonstrate the basic hand movements and positions of cheerdance.
• Emphasize the importance of coordination and synchronization in cheerdance.
• Go over the basic cheers and chants that the students will need to know in order to perform cheerdance.
• For example: "Cheer, cheer, for [insert team name here], [insert team name here] rules, [insert team name here] kicks [insert rival team name here]'s [insert body part here]!"

Guided Practice

• Using a handout with illustrations and clear instructions, have students practice the basic hand movements and positions of cheerdance.
• Have students work in pairs or small groups to practice the basic hand movements and positions of cheerdance.
• Provide guidance and assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students work independently or in small groups to create a short cheerdance routine.
• Provide guidance and assistance as needed.

Closure

• Have each group perform their cheerdance routine for the class.
• Encourage feedback and discussion.
• Review the key points of the lesson and remind students to practice their moves at home.

Assessment

• Observe students during the practice activity and take note of their understanding of the key points and the accuracy of their moves.
• Administer a quiz on the key points of the lesson and the names and hand positions of the basic cheerdance moves.
• Have students submit a video recording of their group's cheerdance routine for review and assessment.