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11th Grade  Project 4 weeks

Sporty Spirit: Master Global Games!

Joe M
12.3.PF.5
12.3.PF.4
CH.PH.02.26
Build cultural intelligence
Build networks
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The Challenge

High school students in Sheffield, MA face limited opportunities for organized sports participation due to a lack of diverse sports programs, which restricts exposure to global sports and hinders the development of cultural intelligence and community-building skills. This challenge impacts students' ability to engage in leadership roles and practice sportsmanship, essential for personal and professional success.
Challenge Question
How can 11th-grade students in Sheffield, MA create instructional videos and lead a diverse sports program that introduces local elementary schoolers to soccer and international sports, while promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and cultural understanding?
Standards
  • [Massachusetts] 12.3.PF.5 - Assume a leadership role (e.g., task or group leader) in a sports or physical activity setting. [PE]
  • [Massachusetts] 12.3.PF.4 - Acknowledge the difference between foul play and fair play in a competition setting (e.g., intentional fouls, performance-enhancing substances, gambling, current events in sport). [PE]
  • [Massachusetts] CH.PH.02.26 - Apply safe practices, rules, procedures, and sportsmanship etiquette in physical activity settings, including how to anticipate potentially dangerous consequences and outcomes of participation in physical activity
Competencies
  • Sustain Well-Being - Build cultural intelligence (SW.3)
  • Build Community - Build networks (BC.3)
  • Build Community - Develop as a multilingual (BC.4)

Learning Partners and Clients

High school students will collaborate with elementary schoolers in SBRSD to introduce and teach them soccer, alongside other sports, through the creation of instructional videos. This partnership will foster a sense of community and cultural exchange, as high school students assume leadership roles and elementary students gain exposure to diverse sports. Working together, they will create a vibrant sports culture that emphasizes fair play, sportsmanship, and safe practices, while building networks and developing multilingual communication skills.

Phase Outcomes

Phase Learning Outcome
Discover
I can explore and identify the lack of diverse sports programs in Sheffield, MA, understanding its impact on students' opportunities for organized sports participation.
Examine
I can investigate the rules, techniques, and cultural significance of soccer, analyzing how this sport can be integrated into our community to expand local sports offerings.
Engineer
I can develop a comprehensive plan to teach elementary school students about soccer, incorporating engaging activities and clear instructional videos to ensure understanding and participation.
Do
I can implement my teaching plan by conducting interactive soccer sessions with elementary students, gathering feedback and observing their engagement to assess the effectiveness of my approach.
Share
I can share my learning journey and the impact of my soccer teaching project with peers, teachers, and community members through a dynamic presentation that highlights both my personal growth and the students' newfound sports skills.
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