Lesson on Movement: Throwing, Catching and Kicking of Objects for Primary 1

Hello, young learners!

Welcome back to Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about movement. Today, we’re going to learn about different types of movement, focusing on throwing, catching, and kicking objects.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Practice throwing, catching, and kicking objects in pairs.
• Identify potential dangers associated with these movements.

Movement: Throwing, Catching, and Kicking

What is Movement?

Movement is the act of changing position or location. It’s how we get around and interact with the world. There are many different types of movement, and today we’re going to focus on three: throwing, catching, and kicking.

Throwing

Throwing is the act of using your arm to propel an object through the air. It’s a skill we use in many sports and activities, like playing baseball, basketball, or frisbee.

Here are some important things to remember when throwing:

• Use your whole body: Don’t just use your arm. Use your legs and core to generate power.
• Keep your eye on the target: Look at where you want the object to go.
• Follow through: After you release the object, continue your arm motion. This helps you throw with more accuracy and power.

Catching

Catching is the act of stopping an object that is moving through the air. It’s a skill that requires good hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes.

Here are some important things to remember when catching:

• Keep your eyes on the object: Watch the object as it comes towards you.
• Get your hands ready: Hold your hands in front of you, with your fingers spread apart.
• Soft hands: Don’t try to catch the object with your hands stiff. Let your hands give a little to absorb the impact.

Kicking

Kicking is the act of using your foot to propel an object or to strike something. It’s a skill we use in many sports, like soccer, football, and martial arts.

Here are some important things to remember when kicking:

• Use your whole body: Don’t just use your foot. Use your legs and core to generate power.
• Keep your eye on the target: Look at where you want the object to go.
• Follow through: After you kick the object, continue your leg motion. This helps you kick with more accuracy and power.

Safety Rules

It’s important to be safe when throwing, catching, and kicking objects. Here are some safety rules to follow:

• Look before you move: Make sure there’s no one in the way before you throw, catch, or kick an object.
• Use good body positions: Use proper form to avoid injuries.
• Wear protective gear when needed: If you’re playing a sport or doing an activity that requires it, wear protective gear like helmets, pads, or gloves.
• Play in safe areas: Choose a place to play where there are no obstacles or hazards.
• Be kind and respectful to others: Don’t throw, catch, or kick objects at people.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about throwing, catching, and kicking, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What are three important things to remember when throwing an object?
2. What are three important things to remember when catching an object?
3. What are three important things to remember when kicking an object?
4. What are two safety rules to follow when throwing, catching, and kicking objects?
5. Why is it important to be safe when throwing, catching, and kicking objects?

Conclusion

Today, we learned about throwing, catching, and kicking objects. We also learned about some important safety rules to follow. Remember to practice these skills safely and have fun! See you in the next lesson!