Description
What our Sports: Women’s Flag Football lesson plan includes
Lesson Objectives and Overview: Sports: Women’s Flag Football is a high-interest reading comprehension lesson plan. As such, students will practice various close reading and comprehension skills. In addition, they will learn about flag football and how it compares to regular American football. This lesson is for students in 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.
Classroom Procedure
Every lesson plan provides you with a classroom procedure page that outlines a step-by-step guide to follow. You do not have to follow the guide exactly. The guide helps you organize the lesson and details when to hand out worksheets. It also lists information in the yellow box that you might find useful. You will find the lesson objectives, state standards, and number of class sessions the lesson should take to complete in this area. In addition, it describes the supplies you will need as well as what and how you need to prepare beforehand. For the activity, you’ll need soft foam football, Velcro flag belts (or strip of fabric and a safety pin), cones or markers, a whistle, and a stopwatch or timer.
Teacher Notes
The teacher notes page provides an extra paragraph of information to help guide the lesson and remind you what to focus on. It explains that you can teach this lesson in a whole-class setting or as an independent, small-group activity. The blank lines on this page are available for you to write out thoughts and ideas you have as you prepare the lesson.
SPORTS: WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL LESSON PLAN CONTENT PAGES
Intro to Women’s Flag Football
The Sports: Women’s Flag Football lesson plan contains two content pages. Have you ever watched a football game on television and thought that it would be a fun game to play? Today, we will explore the exciting world of women’s flag football. It’s not exactly the same as typical American football. Get ready to grab those flags and learn all about this awesome sport!
Women’s flag football started in the early 20th century when women wanted to play football without the full contact of tackle football. They adapted the game to where pulling flags signified tackles, and boom! Flag football was born. Since then, it’s grown into a popular sport, with leagues and tournaments popping up all over the globe. Some reports say that women’s flag football is the fastest-growing sport in middle and high schools in the United States!
Cool Facts
Women’s flag football is popular all around the world. Even though it might not be as famous as other sports, many people love it. In the United States, organizations like the National Football League (NFL) help support the sport, and there are many leagues where girls and women play. In Mexico, there is a big league where teams compete in exciting games. The Federación Española de Fútbol Americano (FEFA) organizes games and tournaments in Spain to get more people interested. Women in Brazil, Japan, and Germany also play flag football. Some even compete in international competitions.
Did you know the longest pass in women’s flag football was over 70 yards? That’s like throwing a football almost the entire length of a football field! And here’s another fun fact: the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) hosts women’s flag football tournaments worldwide where thousands of players compete. These tournaments are like the Olympics of flag football!
Pro flag football players compete regularly in tournaments, sometimes even every week! They travel all over to play in different competitions. When it comes to prizes, these tournaments aren’t just for fun; some serious rewards are at stake! Winners can take home shiny trophies, stacks of cash, and even new gear.
Flag Football 101
To play women’s flag football, you don’t need a ton of fancy gear. You need a football, a set of flags, and some comfortable athletic clothes. There are different flags and belts to choose from, so you have to find what works best for you. Oh, and don’t forget some good cleats because you’ll be running up and down the field a lot!
Now, let’s get down to the basics. Women’s flag football is played on a field with two teams, each trying to score points by getting the football into the opposing team’s end zone. Instead of tackling, players pull flags from the ball carrier’s belt to stop the play. Each team has a set of downs (plays) to move the ball down the field and score. The rules are similar to regular tackle football without the contact between players.
When playing, players use special terms. For instance, when a player makes a great throw, they might say they “launched” it. And if they catch the ball perfectly, it might be called a “clean catch.” If a play doesn’t go as planned, players might say they “botched” it. They’re speaking a whole new kind of flag football talk!
Why It’s So Fun
What makes women’s flag football so amazing? It’s a fantastic way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Plus, it’s easy to learn but challenging to master. Every game is different, so you’ll always face new opponents and strategies. And there’s something incredibly satisfying about making a great catch or a crucial flag pull. Whether you’re playing with friends or competing in a tournament, women’s flag football is a blast from start to finish!
So, there you have it, future flag football stars! Women’s flag football has a rich history, worldwide appeal, cool facts, and tons of fun packed into every game. So grab your flags, hit the field, and get ready to unleash your inner flag football champion!
SPORTS: WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL LESSON PLAN WORKSHEETS
The Sports: Women’s Flag Football lesson plan includes two worksheets: an activity worksheet and a practice worksheet. Each one will help students solidify their grasp of the material they learned throughout the lesson. You can refer to the classroom procedure guidelines to know when to hand out each worksheet.
FLAG FOOTBALL ACTIVITY WORKSHEET
Students will get to play a friendly game of flag football for the activity. The worksheet lists the rules to follow during the game and the gameplay to explain what to do. Divide students into two teams.
REVIEW PRACTICE WORKSHEET
The practice worksheet requires students to answer a series of 10 questions. These questions all relate to the content pages, so students will need to refer to them often for the answers. In addition, each question provides which reading tool the question corresponds to, such as text feature, vocabulary, or comprehension.
Worksheet Answer Keys
At the end of the lesson plan document is an answer key for the practice worksheet. The correct answers are all in red to make it easier for you to compare them with students’ responses. If you choose to administer the lesson pages to your students via PDF, you will need to save a new file that omits these pages. Otherwise, you can simply print out the applicable pages and keep these as reference for yourself when grading assignments.
