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Lesson 4#                  Ball Games: Double Ball

SUBJECT: Physical Education

TOPIC:  Double Ball

TIME FRAME:  2 - 3 classes

COMMON ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS:  Communication, Independent Learning, Critical and        Creative Thinking, Personal Social Values and skills.

MATERIALS:  A stick, one metre long. Any two small balls which can be fastened together can be used.

1. OBJECTIVES:          Saskatchewan Physical Education Objectives

Cognitive: Students will...

- display an understanding of the terminology, rules, safety concepts, movement patterns      and performance cues that apply to the game.
- demonstrate an understanding of the origin and history of the game.

Psychomotor: Students will...

- demonstrate basic movement patterns and performance cues related to the game.
- apply movement concepts and principles to the learning of movement patterns and skills.

Affective/Spiritual:  Students will...

- display increased self-confidence, self-sufficiency and individual initiative.

2. RESOURCES:

                           http://collections.gc.ca/games/ball/index.html

3. PURPOSE/TEACHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

    The purpose of this lesson is to give students' an opportunity to involve themselves in a traditional game that was developed by the Plains Cree people.  The game double ball was traditionally played by women but can be played by both sexes.  The game tests fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.  This game requires teamwork and cooperation. 

4. ACTIVITIES/IDEAS:

Have the students' research the game on the website.  Read through the history of the game and the rules of play.  Print copies for each student and have them put it in their folders.  Also, print the rules of play on a piece of Bristol board and display it in the classroom and gym.  Assemble the students into teams and begin the game.  This game can be played both indoors or outdoors.

For safety reasons, students' could come up with their own rules of play and corresponding consequences.  The rules could also be displayed on the wall of the classroom and the gym.  Pay special attention to the use of the sticks,  this game requires the balls be thrown around with the sticks and someone could get hit.  Have a special rule for personal space and passing during play. 

5. EVALUATION:

An example of double ball traditionally played by Plains Cree women.