+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basketball Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, learners work to find the words that are related to the theme of basketball in the word search puzzle.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basketball

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, students practice the vocabulary words of basketball because they use the word search puzzle. Spelling is also practiced.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basketball Rules!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the purpose for rules and laws by examining how basketball rules have changed.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dribblemania Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate the skill of dribbling with stretching and cardio strengthening activities. In this dribbling instructional activity, the students use cones as boundaries to practice dribbling a basketball. During this instructional...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Spell, Shoot, and Score

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice spelling, writing, and shooting baskets. In this spelling instructional activity, students practice spelling. Students are divided into teams. Students are given a spelling word to write. If the word is spelled...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ultimate Deck Tennis

For Teachers 4th - 10th
The title is misleading because this is more of a keep away game with the ability to score points. This lesson has two groups playing against each other using a deck ring, but a frisbee, or a nerf football could also be used since the...
+
Lesson Plan
Anti-Defamation League

Sneakers and Prejudice: Letters to Challenge Bias

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
After learning that NBA player Stephen Curry's shoes only come in boys' sizes, Riley wrote a letter sharing her concern, highlighting the gender bias and inviting Curry to take action. Scholars view a news clip, review the letters,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vocabulary Toss

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners play a vocabulary game. When they identify the correct work-wall word, they earn a point and a chance to double his or her point by shooting a basket. This game is designed to reinforce vocabulary skills by providing a fun way...
+
Lesson Plan
NBC

Nutrition, Hydration, and Health

For Teachers 5th - 12th
NFL football in science class? Yes, please! In an engaging and motivating three-day lesson, kids take a look at their own nutritional habits and needs compared to those of an NFL player, then experiment with the effects of hydration on...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

March Madness

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Get those boys dancing! Here's a dance activity that is choreographed around the use of a basketball. Teach them this line dance and see how they do. Watch the provided video yourself, or better yet, use the video to teach this dance....
+
Lesson Plan
Mr Gym

Knock Out

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Here is a fun and fast-paced game of shooting baskets. This game uses two basketballs and a line of players at the free-throw line. Player 1 shoots at the basket and tries to make a basket before player 2 makes a basket. If player 1...
+
Handout
Penn Museum

Maya Ball

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Sure the ancient Mayan civilization had an advanced calendar and mathematical system, but did you know that they also played a great team sport like basketball? Invite your learners to discover the great ballcourt at Chichen Itza and...
+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Get Into March Madness!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The Annual NCAA Basketball Tournament is here........take advantage!
+
Lesson Plan
Mr Gym

Cheese Movers

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
This is a big dodgeball game. The cats line up on the sidelines of the basketball court. The mice line up on one endline of the basketball court. The mice want to get the cheese from one end of the court to the other and then back. Of...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shaquille O'Neal Hand/Foot Span: Student Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
Here's a clever math worksheet that has learners measure their hand span, foot length, come up with a ration, then use that information to figure out the hand span, and foot length of basketball giant Shaquille O'Neal. A good activity!
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sports and Science

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Using footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, and more, learners conduct experiments to illustrate Newton's Laws of Motion.  The experiments are conducted outside, and require them to throw, kick, and hit a variety of balls. Your class...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Space Jam Dilemma/Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Do the "Space Jam" Dance! A dance that is made up of basketball skills movements, such as: dribbling, defending with hands up, pivoting, shooting, and slam dunks. The dance step descriptions are very well written out with cues for...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Space Jam Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Do the "Space Jam" dance! A dance that is made up of basketball skills movements, such as: dribbling, defending with hands up, pivoting, shooting, and slam dunks. The dance step descriptions are very well written out with cues for...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Be Annoying

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students get in a defensive position and move around any student dribbling a basketball. The student dribbling counts to ten, if they can maintain their dribble for the ten count, the defensive player has to go and be annoying to a...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shooting Baskets-Relay Game

For Teachers K - 5th
Students demonstrate how to shoot baskets during a relay race. In this physical education lesson, students work in teams and shoot basketballs into the hoops as fast as they can. Each person must make one shot. The first team to finish...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shoot the Garbage

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a game that focuses on the proper way to shoot a basketball. In this basketball instructional activity, students are divided into two groups and use foam balls and beanbags to score points. The winner is the team...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Michael Jordan

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Michael Jordan worksheet, students read a 1 page reading on the life and basketball career of Michael Jordan. They then answer the 15 questions in the packet. The answers are located on the last page.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

March Madness Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
For this March Madness worksheet, student utilize the Internet and one specific website to answer five multiple choice questions associated with the history of basketball.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Card Sharks Basketball Passing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice chest and bounce passes with either basketballs or playground balls. They draw a card in order to determine which skill to practice.

Other popular searches