Parachute
Patrick Glynn
After 30 years our Parachute has served its purpose and is no longer safe for the students to use in class. The purpose of the Parachute Play lesson is for children to demonstrate mastery of fundamental skills for a lifetime of sports and recreational activities. Children will learn cognitive concepts and will enjoy playing the game. In addition, through participating in the lesson, children will increase their physical activity levels.
National Standards and Outcomes Focus for Parachute
Standard 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
E1.K-2. Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance (K); Hops, gallops, jogs, and slides using a mature pattern (1); Skips using a mature pattern (2).
Standard 2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
E3.K-2. Travels in general space with different speeds (K); Differentiates between fast and slow speeds (1a); Differentiates between strong and light force (1b); Varies time and force with gradual increases and decreases (2).
Standard 4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
K4.K-1 & 2b. Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders (K); Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment without teacher reminders (1); Works safely with physical education equipment (2b).
The Parachute units that I do are the most popular out of all the games and units in gym class. The parachute is also a great tool for listening and following directions. The students have to work together as one for the activities to happen.