Week 1
Lesson 1 - Scotland - The Highland Games
What am I learning to do?
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to master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities.
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to identify the characteristics of Scotland and the traditions associated with Scottish life.
10 Things about The Highland Games
Activity 1 - Let's play some games of our own
There are lots of ideas and printable resources in the documents below and there are videos modelling some of the activities below. Some activities are long, some are short in order to provide something for everyone in the time available.
Throwing and Aiming Games
Throwing Games - Virtual PE at home
The Wiggles Nursery Rhymes - The Highland Fling
A Scottish Children's Dance
Scottish Dance Lesson: 'The Primary School Jig' for virtual PE at home. Burns supper or ceilidh
Scottish Dance Lesson: 'The Two Step' Virtual PE at Home, School Ceilidh or Burns Supper
Week 2
Lesson 1 - Traditional Sports of Ireland
What are we learning to do?
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to master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities.
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to identify the characteristics of Northern Ireland and the traditions associated with life in Northern Ireland.
Which sports is Northern Ireland known for?
Some of the sports Northern Ireland is well known for are:
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Hockey
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Hurling
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Irish Dancing
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Rugby
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Gaelic Football
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Gaelic Handball
Learn facts about 'Irish Dancing' using the clip below.
Today's Thing: Irish Dancing | CBC Kids
Celtic| Zumba Kids - Irish Dancing
Key facts about Hockey and Ice Hockey
- Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to steer a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a curved hockey stick.
- It can be played on a field or on ice.
A hockey style game you might be familiar with (PE Lesson)
PE lesson that if focusing on striking and hand eye coordination skills.
Hockey Monster Trap
A fun game to learn how to stick-handle and shoot to a target!
Hockey Feeding Frenzy Game
Key facts about Rugby
- It is similar to football.
- It is played with an oval ball.
- Players can carry the ball and tackle each other.
- The goal is a H shape.
Rugby: Kicking and throwing target practice
Rugby - Throwing and Catching and Scoring Tries
Lockdown KS1 Rugby Challenge
Rugby passing and catching skills for kids