Stepping Out: Hop, Skip, Jump
Explore and experiment how we use our bodies everyday to get from one place to another.
Big Idea: Exercise everyday is one way to keep your body healthy.
Materials:
- Ruler or meter stick
- Chart
- Marker
- Masking tape
- Chalk
Illinois Learning Standards:
4.A Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
4.B Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.
6.A Demonstrate knowledge and use of numbers and their representations in a broad range of theoretical and practical settings.
19.A Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities.
19.B Analyze various movement concepts and applications.
20.B Assess individual fitness levels.
21.A Demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.
21.B Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.
23.B Explain the effects of health-related actions on the body systems.
31.A Develop a positive self-concept.
32.A Perform effectively as an individual.
32.B Perform effectively as a member of a group.
4.B Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.
6.A Demonstrate knowledge and use of numbers and their representations in a broad range of theoretical and practical settings.
19.A Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities.
19.B Analyze various movement concepts and applications.
20.B Assess individual fitness levels.
21.A Demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.
21.B Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.
23.B Explain the effects of health-related actions on the body systems.
31.A Develop a positive self-concept.
32.A Perform effectively as an individual.
32.B Perform effectively as a member of a group.
Vocabulary:
Meters: a unit of measurement (1 meter = 1.094 yards)
Foot: a unit of length (12 inches = 30.48 cm)
Foot: a unit of length (12 inches = 30.48 cm)
Activity Directions:
- Use tape to mark off a start and finish for stepping out. You will be counting the number of steps from point to point, so 2-3 meters (6-9 feet) is just fine unless you have children who are very good at counting.
- Choose a movement style that you wish to use such as a skip, a tip-toe, a regular step, a hop, or a jump.
- Have the children measure the size of the step chosen by making chalk marks on the floor. Obviously each child’s step size will be different, but what we’re looking for is a basis for comparing one type of movement to another.
- Have a child travel from start to finish using the chosen step. Count the steps needed to travel this distance and write down the number. You may want to use simple drawing to illustrate the moves so that the children can “read” the results.
- Choose another step and repeat the process. This time, however, stress a comparison of the length of the step and the resulting number of steps required. Experiment with a number of movements Do the children begin to realize that the movements with the fewest number of steps are not necessarily the fastest ways to travel? Giant steps don’t get you there as fast as running even if your feet don’t touch the ground as many times. And, by the way, which moves are the most fun? Why not conclude with a free for all? Everyone choose a move and all step out together!
Investigation Questions:
Q. Which is faster … steps, a hop, a skip, or a jump?
Q. Which has the bigger number? The number of hops or steps.
Q. Which movement requires the least number of steps to travel from point to point? The most?
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