Teacher+Lesson+Plan


 * Name of Activity: Black History Stations**


 * Purpose: To get the kids active while learning about Black History**


 * Grade level: K-2**


 * Materials needed: Jump ropes, cones, Fleeceballs (instead of baseballs), Nerf footballs, and mini hurdles**

Divide students into six groups and assign each group to a station.( or however you would like)

Introduce the famous African American and explain the activity for each station. Rotate students every 2-3 minutes.

1) OTIS BOYKINS -- HEART RATE — Otis invented the Pacemaker. 2) MICHAEL JORDAN -- DRIBBLE - Michael won six championships for the Chicago Bulls.
 * Discuss heart rate and demonstrate where students can find their heart rate using the carotid artery. Ask student to feel for their heart rate before and after jumping rope. Was it faster?
 * Dribble around 10 cones while keeping control.

3) JACKIE ROBINSON -- UNDERHAND THROW - Jackie was the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball organization.
 * Practice throwing a fleece ball underhand with a partner.

4) WILLIE THROWER -- OVERHAND THROW - Willie was an NFL Quarterback.
 * Practice throwing a football overhand with a partner.

5) GEORGE POAGE -- HURDLE -George won two bronze medals in hurdle races.
 * Jump over a set of mini hurdles.

6) DEHART HUBBARD -- LONG JUMP - Dehart won a gold medal for the long jump.
 * Challenge yourself to jump farther each jump.

=**HOPE YOU ENJOY!**=