Activity: Soccer/Futsal
3rd-5th
Grade Level(s):
Content Objective
Students will gain additional touches
on the soccer ball and will practice
passing, shooting and dribbling in a
competitive setting
Safety Considerations
Shoes tied!
Keeping the ball low with the
use of a weighted ball
Non-players on the sidelines
or steps
Unit: Soccer/Futsal
Standards Addressed
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Time to Complete Activity: 20-30 minutes
Language Objective
In 4v4 and 5v5 futsal games, 3rd-5th
Movement, Competence & Understanding
graders will play for 1 minute or 1 goal
Physical & Personal Wellness
and will practice good soccer form while
Emotional & Social Wellness
working with their teammates to while
Prevention & Risk Management
playing offense and defense.
Description of Activity
We play 4v4 or 5v5 futsal games as 1 minute or 1 goal. Each team selects a Rock, Paper,
Scissors captain for selecting who gets to kick off. The winning team of RPS gets first kick
from the center of the basketball court.
Goalies can’t use their hands and the goals must be scored on the ground, no air can be
under the ball/shot. Otherwise, the goal is disallowed and play continues for the rest of the
minute or until a legitimate goal is scored.
Materials
2 soccer/hockey goals
1 weighted soccer ball
(futsal ball)
Pennies
Key Vocabulary
Communication
Head up
Control
Space
Time
Options
Important/Relevant
Assessment Tool
Questions
Checklist
Exit Slip
How does playing futsal
inside help you become a
better player outside?
Peer Assessment
Post-Test
Pre-Test
What does space always
give you?
A: Time and options…
both of which are
important in game play
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Rubric
Self Assessment
Skills Test
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Teacher Obser.
Written
Diagram
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