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ES PE: Grade 2

UNITS

Central Idea:

Groups work together, using social and communication skills to solve problems.

Lines of Inquiry:

Solving problems requires co-operation
Reflection is an important part of the problem-solving cycle
Groups need to communicate effectively to solve problems

Essential Questions:

What is cooperation?
Why is reflection an important part of solving problems?
How can communication help us in-group challenges?

Central Idea:

People use rules, skills, and techniques to play games.

Lines of Inquiry:

Successful catching/striking techniques
Rules in modified games
Use of space in games
Control and accuracy when striking/kicking

Essential Questions:

How can we throw/kick balls with control and accuracy?
What do we need to do to catch/strike a ball successfully?
Why are rules important in games?
How do we use space in games?

Central Idea:

Movements can be linked together to create an artistic sequence.

Lines of Inquiry:

Correct technique
Designing a movement sequence
Safe practices when performing movements
Feedback and its effect on performance

Essential Questions:

Why is correct technique important in gymnastics?
How can we use movements creatively to form a sequence?
How can we keep ourselves safe when doing gymnastics?
What is gymnastics?
What qualities do gymnasts need?

Central Idea:

Personal choices affect our well-being.

Lines of Inquiry:

The physical element of a healthy lifestyle
Components of fitness
Body systems (cardio-respiratory and muscular)

Essential Questions:

What are the main elements of a healthy lifestyle? (rest, nutrition, exercise)
What are the different components of fitness?
How can we improve the different components of fitness?
What happens in our bodies when we exercise?
Why do changes happen in our body during exercise?

Central Idea:

There are different ways to run, jump and throw in track and field.

Lines of Inquiry:

Specific technique for different events
Methods used to improve performance
Keeping ourselves safe when using athletic equipment

Essential Questions:

What is the correct technique for running, jumping, throwing?
How do we measure our results?

Central Idea:

People use rules, skills and strategies to play games.

Lines of Inquiry:

Techniques and skills that are necessary to play different games
Strategies that can be used in games
The importance of rules when playing games

Essential Questions:

How do we send and receive a ball effectively?
Why are rules important when we play games?
What are some attack and defense strategies that can be used in games?

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