Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology, Physical & Health Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Games – Local Games II e.g Fire On The Mountain. Today, we’re going to learn about Ball Games.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define Ball games
- List 4 Examples of ball games
- List 3 skills in ball games
Ball Games
What are Ball Games?
A ball game is a type of physical activity played using a ball. Some of the popular ball games include football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and more.
Examples of Ball Games
There are many different types of ball games, and they are played all over the world. Some of the most popular ball games include:
- Football: A team sport where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.
- Basketball: A team sport where players use their hands to throw a ball into a hoop.
- Tennis: A sport where two players or two pairs of players hit a ball over a net using rackets.
- Volleyball: A team sport where players use their hands to hit a ball over a net.
- Baseball: A team sport where players use bats to hit a ball thrown by a pitcher.
Skills in Ball Games
The main skills used in ball games are:
- Kicking: Using your foot to propel the ball.
- Throwing: Using your arm to propel the ball.
- Catching: Using your hands to stop the ball.
- Dribbling: Bouncing the ball while moving.
- Shooting: Throwing the ball towards a goal or target.
- Passing: Throwing or kicking the ball to a teammate.
- Teamwork: Working together with your teammates to achieve a common goal.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about ball games, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is a ball game?
- Can you name four examples of ball games?
- What are three skills used in ball games?
Conclusion
Today, we learned about ball games, their examples, and the skills involved. Remember, ball games are a fun way to stay active and learn teamwork. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
