Lesson Note On Ball Games – VolleyBall (Basic 4)

• Class: Primary 4

• Term: 2nd Term

• Week: 6

• Age: 9 years

• Period:

• Duration: 40 minutes

• Date:

• Subject: Basic Science Technology

• Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education

• Topic: Ball Games

• Content: Volleyball

Specific Objectives:

• Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to define volleyball.
• Affective Domain: Pupils should show interest in learning about volleyball.
• Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to list two skills in volleyball.
• Social Domain: Pupils should demonstrate the ability to work together in groups.

Reference Materials:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures and videos of volleyball games
• Volleyball and net
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

This lesson aims to introduce pupils to volleyball, fostering an understanding of the game and its skills, and promoting teamwork and physical health.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Basic understanding of team sports and their rules.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Volleyball

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Introduction	5 min	Lecture	Question and Answer	Explain the basic concept of volleyball.	Listen and respond to questions.	Understanding volleyball basics
Volleyball Skills	10 min	Demonstration	Guided Discovery	Demonstrate basic volleyball skills.	Observe and identify the skills.	Identifying volleyball skills
Group Activity	10 min	Group Work	Cooperative Learning	Guide pupils in group discussions on volleyball skills.	Discuss in groups, list skills observed.	Teamwork and skill recognition
Practical	10 min	Practice	Learning by Doing	Assist pupils in practicing basic skills.	Practice tossing and passing the volleyball.	Skill development
Note copying	5 min	Writing	Guided learning	Direct pupils to write down the skills discussed.	Write down the key volleyball skills learned.	Reinforcing learning through note-taking.
Conclusion	5 min	Interactive Review	Summarization	Summarize the lesson’s key points.	Participate in summarizing what they’ve learned.	Reinforcement of concepts

Classroom Note:

What Is Volleyball?

Volleyball is a team sport where two teams, separated by a net, use their hands to hit a ball over the net and try to land it in the opponent’s court.

Skills in Volleyball

1. Serving: The act of putting the ball into play.
2. Passing: Moving the ball to a teammate.
3. Setting: Positioning the ball for a teammate to hit.
4. Spiking: Hitting the ball hard over the net.
5. Blocking: Stopping the ball from coming over the net.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is volleyball?
2. Can you list two skills used in volleyball?
3. Why is teamwork important in volleyball?

Note to Teachers:

Adapt this lesson to match the skill level of your pupils and the resources available. Encourage active participation and ensure all pupils understand the basic rules and skills of volleyball.