ESS 258
Spring 2011
Fishing Manual
Caryn Herrick,
Britney Kruessel,
Rob Rydeski,
Braden Tice
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Introduction
how to sidearm cast with small closed reel
poles and learn how to do basic knots using
Fishing is a lifetime activity that can
be enjoyed by all ages, young and old. In
Wisconsin, anyone can fish in waters
around the state with a purchase of a
fishing license (although people under the
age of 16 are not required to have one).
Because fishing is a lifelong activity, it is
important for physical educators to teach
students about the various aspects of
fishing. Elementary, middle, and high school
students can learn and improve on many
skills during a fishing curriculum. The main
skills include how to correctly sidearm and
overhead cast with open and closed reel
fishing rods. In addition, students in a
fishing curriculum can learn how to hook a
lure, how to tie various fishing knots, and
become more familiar about the
characteristics of fish found near the region.
an eyehole and rope. Middle school
students might learn the basic types of fish
that can be found in nearby waters, and be
able to differentiate between them. In
addition, they might learn how to overhead
and sidearm cast with a closed and open
reel pole. High school students can learn
the specifics of what bait each fish prefers
and where to find certain fish. In addition,
high school students can refine their casting
skills and learn how to tie knots with the
wire and lure. This way, students can carry
what they have learned from P.E. and be
able to fish on their own outside of a school
setting. In this manual, there are several
different kinds of fishing activities,
assessments, drills, lesson plans, and other
related information that can be utilized in
any physical education class.
Elementary students can start out learning
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Table of Contents
1. Rules Handout (4-5)
2. Equipment (6)
3. Safety Considerations (7)
4. Instant Activities (8-13)
5. Drills (14-28)
6. Lead-up Activities (29-40)
7. Inclusive Activities (41)
8. Fishing Etiquette (42)
9. Assessment Tools (43-57)
10. Rainy Day Activities (58-61)
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Large group (58-59)
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Limited space (59-61)
11. Skills (62-65)
12. References (66)
13. Lesson Plans (67-115)
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Rules
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.wi.gov/index.asp
hooks, baits, or lures.
It is illegal to… release unused bait into
Wisconsin’s lakes, ponds, rivers, and
streams.
It is illegal to… fish for a species of fish
during the closed season for that species
(including catch and release fishing).
The DNR mandates that Wisconsin
residents who are 16 years old or older need
a fishing license to fish in any waters of the
state. Residents need a fishing license to
take rough fish by hand, hook and line or to
spear fish where allowed. Residents do not
need a fishing license to take smelt, rough
fish, or minnows with nets, traps, and seines
of legal size.
Nonresidents who are 16 years old or older
need a nonresident fishing license to fish in
Wisconsin waters.
It is illegal to… fish in any waters of the
state without a Wisconsin fishing license
and stamp (including most private ponds).
It is illegal to… possess, loan, or borrow
another person’s license, stamp, or tag.
It is illegal to… fish with more than three
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Equipment
K-5
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Fishing pole
Casting plugs
Fishing line
Hula hoops
Foam pins
Cones
Yoga block
Yoga mat
Plastic fish
Whistle
Pencils
Poly spots
Pennies
Rope
Socks
Nail clippers
Eye hooks
Rhino balls
Blue tape
Music
Balloons
Noodles
Fish toy
Magnets
String
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Hula hoops
Foam pins
Cones
Plastic fish
Whistle
Pencils
Poly spots
Pennies
Rope
Socks
Nail clippers
Eye hooks
Rhino balls
Blue tape
Music
Lures
Adapted Equipment
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Smaller fishing poles
Rhino balls
Scarfs
Balloons
String
Large hula hoops
Big cones
Secondary
 Fishing pole
 Casting plugs
 Fishing line
 Bobber
 Tackle Box
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Safety
Considerations
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Lay out all rods in same direction in
designated area.
Use cones to identify area for
students not to walk through so as
not to step on rods.
When carrying rods, carry upright to
avoid contact with other fishers.
Be aware of height of rod when
carrying in an environment with low
ceilings or low hanging objects.
During a lesson, ensure students
have sufficient personal space when
casting to avoid contact with
another student.
During a lesson, have all students
cast in the same direction.
During a lesson, have all students
place their rods on the ground when
giving directions to avoid
uninstructed casting.
Following a lesson, students should
be aware of moving with the rod
and place them back in a designated
area.
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Instant Activities
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Fishing For Fitness
Manual Group: Fishing
Name of Activity: Fishing for Fitness
Safety:
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Age Group: Elementary
NASPE Standards Used: Standard 1, Standard 5
Equipment Needed:
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“Fishing poles” with magnets attached
to end of line—one for each student
4 large hula-hoops
Approx. 20 paper fish with magnets
attached on front
Writing utensil
Music
Organization/Set-Up: Each hula-hoop is set up
at separate areas of the gym. In each one there
are five paper fish with an activity written on
the back of each one (i.e. do five jumping
jacks)—this side should be facing down. The
fishing poles should be lying next to each hulahoop. The class is divided into four, so there are
an equal number of students at each hula-hoop.
Directions:
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Students walk over to their designated
hula-hoop, or “pond” and pick up their
fishing poles.
Students try to catch the fish by
touching the magnetic end of their line
with the magnetic part of the paper
fish.
Once they catch a fish they must
perform whatever activity is written on
the other side of the fish.
To
prevent
accidently
hitting
another
student with
their pole, the
teacher should
stress not to swing their pole or line and
be aware of other students around
them.
Fitness Component: Cardiovascular and
strength endurance, improvement and practice
of fundamental movement skills
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Once the music stops, students must
carefully set down their poles and travel
to a new pond performing whatever
fundamental movement skill the
teacher calls out (i.e. skipping).
Source: ESS 112, Fundamentals of Movement
Manual Group: Fishing
Grade Level: Elementary
Name of Activity: Flippidy Floppidy Fish
Fitness component: flexibility, cv fitness
NASPE Standards: 1, 5, and 6
Equipment:
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Small stuffed animal fish toy
Noodle
Hula Hoops
Directions:
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Have each student walk in and stand
next to a hula hoop (spaced out
evenly on the floor)
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On “Go” have each student pick up a
noodle
Use the noodle (which is symbolic
for a fishing rod) to perform
different stretches. Example:
Holding it horizontally over your
head and lift it as high as you can.
Next, have each student “cast” the
noodle into the hula hoop (while
continuing to hold on to it) aiming at
a fish.
Once they hit their own fish, they
should skip, hop, jump, jog, or gallop
to
Source: (i.e. Kruesel, 2011)
another open hula hoop and try to
“catch” that fish (without taking
another’s spot).
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Age Group: Middle School
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NASPE Standards: Standard 1, Standard 5
Remind students to be aware of
who is around them and their
surroundings to avoid collisions
Instruct students
to carry
fishing poles
vertically
to
Equipment:
 poly-spots (3 different colors, 1 polyspot per student)
 tackle boxes (1 per student)
 bobbers (1 per student)
 fishing poles (1 per student)
reduce risk of
Fitness Component: Flexibility, Muscular
Strength, Muscular Endurance,
Cardiovascular Endurance
Organization: Designate three separate
areas for the tackle boxes, fishing poles, and
tackle boxes. Group like color poly-spots
together and place them about half the
distance of a basketball court away from
the equipment. The class will be split into
thirds, one third per color poly-spot.
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injury
(Rydeski, 2011)
Students travel to pick up fishing
pole via “inch worming.” Carefully
carry the pole back via walking.
Students karaoke to and from
bobbers, picking one up. Upon
return, complete 25 jumping jacks
Students bear crawl to tackle box.
High knees back. Hold a plank
position for 20 seconds.
After each group finishes, they then
collect the next piece of equipment
until each student has all 3.
Safety
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Manual Group: Fishing
Grade Level: Middle School
Name of Activity: Fish Aerobics
Fitness Component:
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Muscular Strength
Flexibility
NASPE Standards: 1, 5, 6
Equipment:
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Gymnasium or empty area
Fishing Rod (one for each student)
Directions:
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When students enter gym, have
them walk and find a fishing rod on
the floor and sit on the floor next to
it and wait for instructions.
Teacher starts by saying, “In order to
lift our HUGE fish that we are about
to catch on to our boat, we must
have our arm, legs, and core
muscles ready and warmed up.”
Perform each skill for 30 seconds:
o Abs, arms, legs:
 Crunches
 Oblique bicycle
crunches
 Hip raises
 Push ups
 Squats
o Stretching: Grab rod in both
hands
 Reach high to the sky
 To the floor
 Out to each side
Source: Britney Kruesel, 2011
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Manual Group: Fishing
Grade Level: High School Students
Name of Activity: Matchin Fish
Fitness Component:
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Cardiovascular fitness
Muscular Strength
NASPE Standards: Standards 1, 2 & 5
Equipment: Fish Flash Cards, Cones
Organization: All the students are lined up
on the sideline of the court. The task cards
are placed in the center circle. The cones
are spread out with fish regulations (limits)
on them and an activity, such as push-ups,
sit-ups, plank holds, and wall sits.
Directions:
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Students will be lined up at on the
sideline.
Students will do a locomotor
movement, such as running,
skipping, hopping, galloping or
sliding, to the center to get a fish
flash card.
Students will then have to match the
fish with the correct fishing limits,
and then perform the activity listed.
The student leaves the card there and
does the same locomotor movement
back to the center for another card.
Safety: To prevent injury, students will
move safely within the space.
(Tice, 2011)
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Manual Group: Fishing
Grade Level: High School Students
Name of Activity: Cast Away
Safety: To prevent injury, students will use
their fishing rods properly.
(Tice, 2011)
Fitness Component:
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Cardiovascular fitness
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
NASPE Standards: Standards 1, 2 & 5
Equipment:
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10 hula hoops
Fishing rods (one per student)
Music
Organization: All the students are lined up
at half court of the gym. The 10 hula hoops
are scattered throughout on one half of the
gym. The other half of the gym is left open
that is the “activity space.” Each student
has a fishing pole and weight on the end to
simulate casting a lure.
Directions:
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Students will be lined up at half
court facing the scattered hula
hoops.
Students will cast attempting to land
your “lure” in the hula hoop.
If the student misses he/she will do
an activity in the “activity space.”
Activities such as: push-ups, sit-ups,
squats, squat jumps, or “wheel
barrow” down and back with a
partner.
If the student makes it in the hula
hoop they continue casting until
they miss.
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Drills
Side Arm Cast Drill
Elementary
Drill Explanation:
 Students will line up, either on a
poly-spot or in this case, a
Diagram/ Layout:
Cone (Tree,
Debris)
Yoga Block (Rock)
Hoop (Trophy Fish)
Student
Goal:
 To provide students with an
opportunity for increased repetition
for practicing the side arm cast, with
the intent to improve accuracy and
level of comfort using the move.
Standards:
 NASPE standards 1,2,5,6
 INTASC standards 1, 5, 7, 10
Equipment:
Fishing rods (one per student)
Poly spots (one per student)
Yoga blocks (10)
Large hula hoops (10)
Cones (10)
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predetermined line with their
bodies turned 90 ˚ to their
dominant hand.
 Make sure students have
sufficient room to avoid contacting
other students with rod
 Students will then begin to
cast out in the direction their nondominant side is facing toward the
open space.
As the drill continues, pause activity
and add large hula hoops for a new
challenge, eventually adding the
cones and yoga blocks as obstacles
to cast around.
To increase difficulty
Move students farther
To decrease difficulty
Move students closer
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away from targets
Replace large hula
hoops with smaller
hoops
to targets
Add additional large
hoops
Cues:
 “Opening the door.”
 “Cast when the pole meets your
belly button.”
 “Foot steps away and points toward
the target.”
Safety:
 Make sure students have ample
room so as not to hit one another.
 Have all students cast in the same
direction
 All students cast from the same
distance
References
 Malecek, ESS 258, Spring 2011
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Beginning Position
 Athletic Stance
 Body turned 90˚
 One hand on rod
Pre-Cast
 “Opening the door”
 Rod pointed in opposite direction of
cast
Cast and follow through
 “Close the door, turn, and walk
away.”
 Cast is released when pole is even
with belly button
 Step is taking in same direction as
cast
 Toe and rod are pointed in same
direction of cast.
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“Foot opposite the hand you
“Hand
back by your ear”
“Arm points to
target”
write with should be in front”
Overhead Casting
Elementary School
Standards: 1 and 2
Equipment: 25 balloons, 5 cones, 25 bean
bags, 10 hula hoops
Safety: Make sure students stay spread out so
that they do not run into each other.
Goal: To set foundation of overhead casting for
elementary students by having them concentrate
on a few things, foot opposite the hand you write
with should be in front, hand back by your ear,
arm points to target.
Drill Directions:
 Students will be divided up into 5
groups of 4.
 Each group will stand behind one of 5
designated cones
 The students will each have their own
balloon
 When whistle is blown the first student
in line can take the balloon and use
proper form to release it.
 Then they can take two steps and again
throw the balloon using the casting
form.
 When first student goes to cast for a
third time the second student can then
begin.
 When all 4 students in the group get to
the end of the gym they should sit down
in line.
 When all 5 groups are done they should
do the same thing again going back to
the beginning.
 Increase difficulty by giving them bean
bags to “cast”
into a hula hoop.
References: (Malecek, ESS 258, 2011
Side Arm Cast Drill
Middle School
Diagram/
Layout:
Cones
Students
Hula Hoops
Cues:
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Equipment:
 Fishing rods (one
per student)
 Poly spots
(one per
student)
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 Plastic
Fish (40+)
 Large hula
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hoop
 Small hula hoop
 2 Long pieces of rope
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(approx 20’-30’)
Drill Explanation:
 Students
will line up, either
on a poly-spot or
in this case, a
predetermined
line with their
bodies turned 90 ˚
to their dominant
Rope
Plastic Fish
Hoops
Student
Goal:
 To provide students with an
opportunity for increased repetition
for practicing the side arm cast, with
the intent to improve accuracy and
level of comfort using the move.
Standards:
 NASPE standards 1,2,5,6
 INTASC standards 1, 5, 7, 10
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hand.
Make sure students have sufficient
room to avoid contacting other
students with rod
Students will then begin to cast out
in the direction their non-dominant
side is facing toward the open space.
Students cast and attempt to
“catch” the fish located in the
different ranges. Going from outer
to inner the point values begin at 2
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per fish and increase by 2 as you
reach the center. Highest fish is
worth 8 pts in the provided diagram.
Students can play against each other
to achieve the highest score, teams
can be made, or students can try to
beat their old score.
To increase difficulty
Move students farther
away from targets.
Reduce number of
fish to catch.
To decrease difficulty
Move students closer
to targets.
Add additional larger
targets.
Cues:
 “Opening the door.”
 “Cast when the pole meets your
belly button.”
 “Foot steps away and points toward
the target.”
Safety:
 Make sure students have ample
room so as not to hit one another.
 Have all students cast in the same
direction
 All students cast from the same
distance
References
 Malecek, ESS 258, Spring 2011
Pre-Cast
 “Opening the door”
 Rod pointed in opposite direction of
cast
Cast and follow
through
 “Close
the
door,
turn,
and
walk
away.”
 Cast is
Beginning Position
 Athletic Stance
 Body turned 90˚
 One hand on rod
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released when pole is even with
belly button
 Step is taking in same direction as
cast
 Toe and rod are pointed in same
direction of cast.
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Name of Drill for Fishing Lesson: Circle
Around, Knot it Up
Level: Middle School
Equipment:
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Eyehooks (1 for each student)
Pieces of Rope (1 for each student—
1yard long)
Knot cards w/ explanations
Whistle
Safety:
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Square Knot:
Only use the eyehooks and rope for
knot tying purposes only
Goal: For students to become more familiar
and skilled at different types of fishing knots
(Palomar knot, Clinch knot, Square knot)
NASPE Standards: 1, 2, 5
Cues:
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Clinch Knot: Snake goes through the
hole, wraps around the tree trunk
three times, then crawls up through
the top hole to hide, and then
comes back out the new hole. Pull
tight!
Square Knot: String the line through
the hole, wrap the right end with
the left and pull tight. Do two times.
Palomar Knot: Fold line in half, string
through hole, tie a square knot, go
around the hook and pull
Picture(s) & Diagram:
KEY: Cone w/ knot-tying diagrams & eye
hooks, and rope=
Direction of Rotation=
Clinch Knot:
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On Knot Cards:
Clinch Knot:
Palomar Knot:
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they see who can tie the knot
the fastest
 When teacher blows
whistle two times, students
rotate to next station
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To Increase Difficulty:
-Take away knot-tying
directions
-Have students tie knots
with eyes closed
 To Decrease Difficulty:
-Have students work in
partners and have each other
walk through the steps
References: Katie Toftum, ESS 258, Fall
2010
Drill Explanation:
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Class splits into three groups and go
to separate stations
At each station there is a different
knot for them to practice
Students at each station rotate
through until they try all three kinds
of knots
After students become more
confident with their knot tying skills,
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Manual Group: Fishing
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Title: Fish Splash
Age: High School
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Standards: 1 and 2
Equipment:
 Gymnasium
 10 Laminated Fish Flash Cards
(full page, numbered)
 Answer page for each student
 Pencil for each student
 Music player
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Safety:
 No running.
 Keep eyes up and forward.
 Hold pencil tip down when
moving.
 Watch out for other classmates.
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Cues:
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What’s special about the mouth?
Fins can determine a fish!
Look closely at the eyes!
Look at the size!
Goal: To practice fish identification by
looking at the size, eyes, mouth, and fins of
a fish.
Drill Explanation:
 Students want to be able to
identify as many fish as possible.
o This is not a contest.
Students do not compete
against each other. Number
of fish identified for the
students’ benefit.
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Gym will be set up before class
with the Fish Splash Cards set out
around the gym in a round robin
formation.
Each student will be given an
answer sheet and a pencil to write
with.
Tell the students that when the
music stops, they are to move to
the next station in a clockwise
direction.
Students are to go around to each
Fish Splash Card station and write
the correct fish name by the
number that corresponds to the
Splash Card on their paper.
Stop the music one final time and
call students to center of
gymnasium
While music is playing softly in the
background, hold up each Fish
Splash Card and have the students
shout out the name of the fish as a
review.
Students should check over their
answer sheet to see how well they
did at recognizing each fish.
You can increase physical activity
by using a larger gym and more
Fish Flash Cards or by having the
students do different locomotor
movements to the music.
To Increase Difficulty:
 Include description instead of
picture
 Include more Fish Splash Cards
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Limit the time limit at each station
To Decrease Difficulty:
 Include a description along with the
picture
 Have students work with a partner
 Have the answer sheet be
“matching” instead of fill in the
blank type
KEY:
Station- includes fish identification card
Direction of rotation- Clockwise
References: Ali Weber, ESS 258 2010
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Overhead Casting
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High School
Standards: 1 and 2
Equipment: 25 Fishing poles with casting
plugs, 20 plastic fish, 15 foam pins, 15 hula
hoops, 10 cones, 10 foam bricks.
Safety: Make sure students stay spread out
so that they do not run into each other.
Students always look behind them before
they cast.
Goal: To teach the students correct
overhand casting form and have them
become proficient with the skill. The
students should complete the following
tasks, foot opposite the hand you cast with
should be in front, casting arm to 12
o’clock, and point at your target.
Drill Explanation:
 Students will be spread out on the
baseline of the tennis courts.
 The students will each have their
own fishing pole.
 The equipment is spread out 20 feet
in front of the students.
 The students will make ten casts
each, keeping track of their points
 1 point for landing your casting plug
in a hula hoop, 2 points for knocking
over a foam pin, 3 points for
catching a plastic fish.
 The cones and foam bricks will act as
structure (rocks or stumps) in the
lake that you can get “snagged on.”
 If your cast hits a cone or brick, you
lose 1 point.
 After ten casts total up your score,
and return any fish to the “lake.”
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After each
round,
Cones
students
Hula hoops
will shift
one spot to
Student
the right to
fish a
Foam pins
different
spot on the Plastic fish
lake.
Increase difficulty by moving the
students back, and by using small
hula hoops with a lot of structure in
the lakes
Decrease difficulty by moving
students closer to the targets and by
taking out the rocks and stumps.
Cues:
“Foot
opposite the
hand you
“Casting arm
to 12 o’clock”
“Point at
target”
cast with
should be in
front”
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References: (Malecek, ESS 258, 2011)
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Lead-Up Games
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Fishing Lead-Up Activity
1. Name of Game: Fishing Manual
Group
2. Grade Level: Elementary
3. Equipment:
 Fishing Poles (enough for
each student)
 12 polyspots
 three pennies
 Whistle
4. Objective: to improve cardiovascular
endurance while learning fish
predators
5. NASPE Standards: 1, 2, 6
6. Safety:
 Stay out of the ‘fishing zone’
while people are casting
 Make sure to check for any
people/obstacles before
casting your line
 Make sure to set down
fishing pole when restacking
foam pins in the ‘fishing
zone’
7. Organization/Set-up:
 Three ‘safety areas’ are set
up around the playing area—
four polyspots each make
the boundaries
 The three students who are
‘the predators’ start behind
the line in the ‘shore line’
 The rest of the students who
are the ‘bluegill’ are
scattered throughout the
playing area
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
° = Poly spots marking safe-zone
boundaries
 =Student
− =Boundary line (shoreline)
8. Directions:
 Teacher selects three students
to be northern pikes and
explains that they are the
predators who prey on
bluegill (these students wear
a pennie)
 The rest of the class are
bluegill and have to prevent
getting tagged by the
northern pike
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
Bluegill can run to the safety
areas designated by the four
polyspots to prevent getting
tagged from the northern pike
 Bluegill can only wait in the
safety area for 10 seconds
 When bluegill get tagged by
the northern pike, they must
wait on the shoreline
 Each game is short, so those
that get out do not wait very
long
 At the end of each game, new
taggers are selected
9. Inclusion Suggestions:
 Decrease the playing area so
it is easier for students to tag
other students
 Increase number of taggers to
increase success
10. Resources
Malecek, ESS 258 Spring 2011
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Name: Fickle Finny Fish
Manual group: Fishing
Level: Elementary
Organization/setup: (see diagram)
KEY:
Equipment:
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Gymnasium
Scooter (boat)
Blue painters tape (pond)
Fish picture
Printing paper
Colored pencils/crayons/markers
Boom box
Little Mermaid song
Objective: To improve fish identification by
paying close attention and replicating the
size, eyes, mouth, and fins of a fish.
Lake
Scooter
Paper and colored pencils
Fish cards
Direction of movement
NASPE Standards:
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Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 5
Safety Considerations:
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Need to be cautious of other fishers
when on and off scooter
Do not scooter with writing utensil
in hand
Keep all colored pencils by paper
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Directions:
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Upon entering, explain the
directions and then have each
student find their own scooter
On “go”, the students should
scooter on boat towards the lake
and grab a fish picture
Scooter back to piece of paper and
colored pencils
Look at fish picture
Turn it over and attempt to read fish
name
Teacher should walk around to help
pronounce name of fish and answer
questions
Student should draw picture of fish
as they see it making sure to pay
attention to eyes, fins, mouth, size,
and color
When done, scooter back to the
pond and set the fish free
Pick up a new one
Repeat
Play Disney (Little Mermaid) music,
when music stops, students should
freeze
Inclusion Suggestions:
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Only use legs or only use arms when
scootering
Increase or decrease distance from
paper to pond
Have a specific part of the fish the
student should focus on drawing
Have student write the fish type on
the back of their drawing
Resources: www.flaghouse.com
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Middle School Lead-Up Game
Name of Game: Cast n Dash
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Manual Group: Fishing
Level: Middle School
Equipment
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15 Fishing poles with casting plugs
15 Rhino balls
Objective: To work on using correct
overhead casting form with different
objects.
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NASPE Standards: Standards 1, 2 & 5
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Safety: Students need to be aware of
students casting while in the “boat.”
Students also need to be aware of other
students and flying objects while in the
“lake.”
Suggestions:

Organization:
Lake
Boat
fishing pole and start doing push-ups
or crunches. (Students must use
correct overhead casting form)
As soon as the A’s start doing pushups or crunches, the B’s will start
doing a locomotor movement to
retrieve the object their partner cast
or threw, pick it up, return it to the
boat (if your partner cast a casting
plug, you must reel it all the way in).
The A’s will stop doing push-ups or
crunches when the B’s drop of their
ball or finish reeling in the plug.
The A’s and B’s will then switch roles
and continue the game, changing
the locomotor movements after
each round.

Instead of locomotor movements,
use more
movements
= challenging
Fishing Poles
such as, bear crawl, army crawl,
lunge walk or broad jump.
Can also=work
onBalls
sidearm casting by
Rhino
using fishing poles and Frisbees.
Resource: http://www.aahperd.org
Directions:
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All students will be in the boat. Each
student will have a partner. One
partner will be an A and one will be
a B.
The A’s will grab either a fishing pole
or a rhino ball.
The A’s will then cast the casting
plugs or throw the rhino balls out
into the lake, when they finish the
cast they will safely set down the
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Fishing Manual Group
Middle School
Equipment:
 Fishing Rods ( 1 per student)
 Hula Hoops (20)
Objective: To increase the distance and
accuracy of a cast.
NASPE Standards: Standards 1 and 2
Safety:
 Excessive casts by students, over
shooting target
 Preparatory backswing contacting
students behind fishers
Organization:
 Divide class into groups of four
 Each group is directed to one corner
of the activity area
 The group members must cast and
land their lines in each of their
respective hula hoops one time.
 When the complete this, they are
allowed to take three large steps
toward the center and repeat until
they reach the middle.
 If a student misses a hoop, they
must reel in and retry until they
successfully land a line in each hoop
location of where the individual will
be casting from.
Resources:
(Rydeski, 2011)
Inclusion:

Have a single hoop with a sound
emitting device and vary the
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High School Fishing Lead-Up Activity
11. Name of Game: Right in the Pocket!
Fishing Manual Group
12. Grade Level: High School
13. Equipment:
 Fishing Poles (enough for each
student)
 Foam pins
 Hula hoops
 Whistle
14. Objective: to improve overhead cast
technique and casting accuracy
15. NASPE Standards: 1, 2, 6
16. Safety:
 Stay out of the ‘fishing zone’
while people are casting
 Make sure to check for any
people/obstacles before casting
your line
 Make sure to set down fishing
pole when restacking foam pins
in the ‘fishing zone’
17. Organization/Set-up:
 Students stand with fishing
poles behind line and are evenly
spaced out
 Foam pins and hula hoops are
scattered around gym on
opposite line of the students
°
°
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°
°


°
°


/
/
/
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/
/
/
/
/
/
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/
=Hula Hoop
° = Foam Pin
 =Student
/ = Fishing Pole
− =Boundary line
18. Directions:
 Teacher blows whistle when
it is okay to begin casting
 Students try to cast to
different targets using an
overhead cast, making sure to
smoothly bring rod straight
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over head (around 12 o’
clock) and then following
through with the rod
(stopping around 10 o’clock).
The rod should be facing the
target.
 Students aim their line to hit
the hula-hoop (an easier
target) or the foam pin
(harder target).
 Each of the hula hoops and
foam pins are worth a certain
amount of points (foam pins
that are furthest away are the
most points and hula hoops
closest to students are worth
the least points)
 Students keep track of their
score and see how many
points they earn after 10
casts.
 After everyone does 10 casts,
teacher blows two whistles
and has students set down
their rods, restack any pins in
the ‘fishing zone’ that were
possibly knocked down.
 Then students stand behind
the line at a different spot
than they were before for
their next 10 casts to try
casting in a different view.
19. Inclusion Suggestions:
 Have students cast closer to
the targets to decrease
difficulty
 Use larger targets or add
more targets to increase
chance of hitting the them
 Work in pairs and have each
other give feedback on their
overhead cast technique
20. Resources
Modified activity from
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/fishing/sa
rep/PDF/angling_alt_cast.pdf
1. Name: Around the Lake
2. Level: High School - Fishing
3. Equipment:

Capped fishing rods (one for each
student)
 Blue painters tape
 Styrofoam bowling pins (3:1 pin to
student ratio)
 Scooters (one for each student)
 Cones (one per rod)
4. Objective: Improve casting accuracy and
muscle strength when rowing in Fishing
5. NASPE Standards:
 Standard 1
 Standard 2
 Standard 5
6. Safety Considerations:

Need to be cautious of other fishers
rowing and casting
 When rowing, avoid poking other
people with rod
 Fishing lines getting tangled
7. Directions:
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
In the center of the gym, a large
geometric shape is made using blue
painters tape (the lake)
Inside the lake are Styrofoam
bowling pins (fish)
Around the lake are safety cones,
each holding a capped fishing rod
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
The cones are placed a rod’s length
away from one another for safety
persuasions
 At each end of the gym are scooters
(boats)
 Each child will carefully walk to a
scooter (Last names A-J start on
near end. L-Z far end scooters)
 When I say “Go” the students will
sit on their boat and scooter
themselves towards the lake
 Each student will grab a fishing
rod out of the cone
 The students will then scoot
(row) around the lake casting
their rod at a fish knocking them
over
 It is important to remind the
students that the goal of the
lead-up game is to work on form
and not just franticly knock over
as many pins as they can
 Students can keep track of how
many pins they knock over if they
would like for their own personal
records
 When all of the pins are knocked
down, the students are to row
back to their side of the gym and
line their scooters up against the
wall
 The pins can be re-set and played
again
8. Inclusion Suggestions:
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9. Resources:
www.flaghouse.com/PDF/CatchAFish.pdf
10. Organization/set up:
Key:
Scooter
(boat)
Painters
tape (lake)
Cone (rod
holder)
Fishing Rod
Pins (fish)
Scoot
towards
cones
Could add point system to the fish
for a challenge
Add or subtract amount of pins in
the lake
Increase or shorten the distance the
students must be away from lake
Decrease or increase the length of
the line
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Inclusive Activities
English as a Second Language
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Use visuals, such as posters or signs
that the student can look at and
interpret.
Write down key words and ideas on
whiteboard or chalkboard in both
English and Spanish.
Use hands-on objects the students
can handle.
Place post it notes on objects with
the name written on it in both
English and Spanish.
When speaking, use gestures and
body language to help illustrate
language.
Speak clearly and pause often.
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Fishing Etiquette
Speed past other boats or steer near
them, unless in an emergency.
Should Do’s
Guard a “hot” fishing spot.
Obtain permission to fish on private
Disturb other angles with yelling or
land.
loud music.
Clean up not only your own personal
Leave fish remains on the shore,
trash, but also trash that you find
tables, or other public use areas.
while fishing.
Renew license upon expiration.
Follow current regulations.
Maintain motorboat to avoid leaking
fluids where fishing.
Offer aid to those in outdoor
emergencies.
Refrain from disrupting wildlife
habitats.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Give other fishers room on the
water.
Should Not’s
Throw trash into the environment.
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Assessment Tools
ELEMENTARY FISHING SKILL ASSESSMENTOVERHEAD CAST
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
THE OTHER LIKE A BASEBALL BAT
CASTING
 ROD IS BROUGHT FORWARD OVER
SHOULDER , RELEASED AT PEAK
 ARMS ARE EXTENDED AT MID-CHEST
LEVEL

DIRECTIONS: ORGANIZE STUDENTS INTO A
SINGLE LINE , FACING THE SAME
DIRECTION , ENSURE EACH STUDENT
HAS SUFFICIENT PERSONAL SPACE ,
AND INSTRUCT THEM TO CAST THEIR
RODS. ASSESS WHILE STUDENTS
PRACTICE CASTING .
ASSESSMENT: PLACE A CHECKMARK ON THE
LINE FOR EACH SKILL THE STUDENT
DEMONSTRATES CORRECTLY. IF THE
STUDENT FAILS TO CORRECTLY
DEMONSTRATE A SKILL , NO
CHECKMARK IS RECORDED.
PRE-CAST
 ROD IS DRAWN BACK OVER SHOULDER
 ELBOWS ARE BENT WITH ARMS
PARALLEL TO FLOOR
SLIGHT BACKWARD LEAN
HANDS ARE POSITIONED ONE ABOVE
FLICK OF THE WRIST AS ARMS REACH
EXTENSION
POST-CAST
 NEUTRAL POSTURE
 ARMS RESTING COMFORTABLY AT SIDE
WITH ELBOWS BENT
Cues


When casting, it’s like you have a
rope over your shoulder and you
want to pull it over your shoulder.
Flick the wrist like you’re shaking
out a wet towel.
Errors
 Cast is released
too soon/ too late
________
 Flick of the wrist is minimal
________
Scoring
Grading Scale:
9-10
6-8
3-5
0-2
Advanced
Satisfactory
Beginning
Needs Improvement
In Grade Book:
A: Advanced
S: Satisfactory
B: Beginning
N: Needs Improvement
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Name:_________________________________
Hour: __________
Sidearm Cast Assessment
Middle School
Directions:
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Students stand with their fishing poles line facing hula hoop targets with partner
Targets are 15ft away from students
Student attempts 5 sidearm casts and tries to hit inside hula hoop target
Partners take turns casting and assess each other
Place an ‘X’ in box in each correctly executed item
Each ‘X’ is worth 1pts Maximum points=55pts
Passing grade is 40pts or higher
Pre-Cast
1
Cast Number
2
3
4
5
Chest Facing target/Feet shoulder width apart
Holding rod with dominant hand
Eyes on target
Finger holding down on button
Checks to make sure surroundings are clear & safe
Points: _______/25
Cast
1
2
3
4
5
Arm brought back from the center of body at 45 degrees
with backswing
Wrist flicks with forward swing
Pole ends up pointing toward target
Entire cast appears fluid
Points: ______/20
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Accuracy
For each cast, write point amount student earns & add to total score:
 Lands inside hula hoop=2pts
 Lands less than 1ft away from hula hoop=1pt
 Lands more than 1ft away from hula hoop=0pts
Points earned
Cast #1
Cast #2
Cast #3
Cast #4
Cast #5
Points: ______/10
Name of Person Assessing: ________________________________
Total Score:_______/55
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Skill Assessment
Total Checks:
/17
High School
Overhead Cast
Name of student being assessed: ___________________________________
Name of student observing: _________________________________________
Directions: Reward a student with an (X) on either the YES or NO side in the box if
the student is able to perform the skill.
Stance (2 possible checks)
YES/NO
Hips Facing target
Feet shoulder width apart
/
/
Open Reel (7 possible checks)
Reel held on top
Flip bail to grab line
Arm starts in front of body, not over head
Rod starts over head, parallel to ground
Rod is swung forward and line is released
Wrist flick at release of line
Rod always points towards target
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Closed Reel (7 possible checks)
Reel held on bottom
Push button in preparation to cast
Arm starts in front of body, not overhead
Rod starts over head, parallel to ground
Rod is swung forward and line is released
Wrist flick at release of line
Rod always points in direction of target
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Overall Safety (1 possible check)
Student checks his/her surroundings for before every cast
/
Total Checks:
/17
Teacher Guide:
15-17 checks “A”
12-14 checks “B”
9-11 checks “C”
6-8 checks “D”
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Name: ___________________________
Hour: __________
Points: ____/_12_
Basic Fishing Quiz—Middle School
12 Points
True/False: Clearly write true or false on the blank line (1 point each)
1. Wisconsin residents and non-residents 16 years old or older need fishing
license to fish in any waters in Wisconsin
__________
2. When there are other people standing close beside you, a sidearm cast is
an appropriate cast to use
__________
3. You do not need to check for any obstacles before casting if you are
fishing from a boat on an open body of water
__________
4. Fishing is a lifetime activity which people of all ages can benefit from
__________
5. You should grasp the fishing pole with your left hand if you are righthanded
__________
Short Answer: List answers in bullet format in the space provided under each
question.
6. Name at least three different types of lures (3 points)
7. What is another word for fisherman/woman? (1 point)
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Multiple Choice: Circle the best answer (1 point each)
8. What term is commonly used to describe when the line is tangled in the
reel?
A. Barb
B. Bird/Bees nest
C. Leger
D. Plug
9. Before doing a side arm cast you should make sure to…
A. Check for any obstacles
B. Make sure your shoulder is facing your target
C. Make sure your line is untangled
D. All of the Above
10. This type of reel has a button that you push with your thumb that releases
the line
A. Spin casting reel
B. Spinning reel
C. Bait casting reel
D. None of the Above
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Answer Key:
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. Example answers: Jigs, poppers and flies, spoons, plugs, spinners,
spinner baits
7. Angler
8. B
9. D
10. A
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NAME: ____________________________
HOUR: _____________
POINTS: _______/_______
Fishing Quiz
High School
20 Total Points Available
1. Nationwide, how many people on average go fishing? (1 point)
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 in 2
1 in 4
1 in 6
1 in 8
2. Most fishing trips are to: (1 point)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lakes and Ponds
Streams and Small Rivers
Large Boundary Rivers
A Swimming Pool
3. In this “fishing hot spot,” weeds filter the water from impurities and add oxygen for the
fish to breath. This area also provides protection and food for the fish. What is this
“fishing hot spot” called? (1 point)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wood and Rocks
River Mouth
Drop-Off
Weed Beds
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4. In this “fishing hot spot,” the river or creek flows into a larger body of water. The
flowing water carries the food to the waiting fish. What is this “fishing hot spot” called?
(1 point)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wood and Rocks
River Mouth
Drop-Off
Weed Beds
5. Circle True (A) or False (B)
An inexpensive and rugged reel to start with is the spin cast outfit. (1 point)
A. True
B. False
6. Circle True (A) or False (B)
Normally fish hide around cover. Cover can be anything from weeds, trees, logs, and
rocks. (1 point)
A. True
B. False
7. Circle True (A) or False (B)
After a fish strikes you need to set the hook. Wait a few seconds after you feel a tap on
the line lower the rod tip, reel up the slack and sharply jerk the rod upward. (1 point)
A. True
B. False
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8. Name That Knot: (1 points) _____________________
9. Name That Knot: (1 points) _____________________
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10. Name That Knot: (1 points) _____________________
11. As discussed in class, how might one practice their casting skills? (5 points)
12. List 5 pieces of equipment for children while fishing: (5 points)
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20 Total Points
Fishing Quiz
High School
20 Total Points Available
ANSWER KEY
1. Nationwide, how many people on average go fishing?
E.
F.
G.
H.
1 in 2
1 in 4
1 in 6
1 in 8
2. Most fishing trips are to:
E.
F.
G.
H.
t
Lakes and Ponds
Streams and Small Rivers
Large Boundary Rivers
A Swimming Pool
3. In this “fishing hot spot,” weeds filter the water from impurities and add oxygen for the
fish to breath. This area also provides protection and food for the fish. What is this
“fishing hot spot” called?
E.
F.
G.
H.
Wood and Rocks
River Mouth
Drop-Off
Weed Beds
4. In this “fishing hot spot,” the river or creek flows into a larger body of water. The
flowing water carries the food to the waiting fish. What is this “fishing hot spot” called?
E.
F.
G.
H.
Wood and Rocks
River Mouth
Drop-Off
Weed Beds
5. Circle True (A) or False (B)
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An inexpensive and rugged reel to start with is the spin cast outfit.
C. True
D. False
6. Circle True (A) or False (B)
Normally fish hide around cover. Cover can be anything from weeds, trees, logs, and
rocks.
C. True
D. False
7. Circle True (A) or False (B)
After a fish strikes you need to set the hook. Wait a few seconds after you feel a tap on
the line lower the rod tip, reel up the slack and sharply jerk the rod upward.
A. True
B. False (True if: When a fish strikes you need to set the hook. The second you feel a
tap on the line lower the rod tip, reel up the slack and sharply jerk the rod upward.)
8. Name That Knot:
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9. Name That Knot:
10. Name That Knot
11. As discussed in class, how might one practice their casting skills?
Use an open area with no trees or power lines. Practice plugs are best suited for
practicing. Place a target on the ground about 25 feet in front of you. Extend your
arm with the rod pointed at the target, bend your arm back until the rod is at the 1
o'clock position, then snap your arm forward while releasing the button at the same
time.
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12. List 5 pieces of equipment for children while fishing:

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
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





Spin casting Reel
Casting Rod
Fishing Line (6 to 8 pound test)
Small Tackle Box
Small Split Shot Weights (BB style)
Hooks (size 2 up to 3/0)
Bobbers
Pliers (for removing hooks)
Bait (buy fresh that day)
Lures
- Plastic Worms
- Spinner bait (white)
- Top Water (not too big)
- Road Runner (white or yellow)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Drink
Total Points: _________________
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Rainy Day Activities
Rainy Day Activity- Large Group
Manual Group: Fishing
Name of Activity: Clean Out Your Backyard
NASPE Standards: Standards 1& 5
Grade Level: High School
Equipment
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Rhino balls
Balled up socks
Tape
Music
Directions
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The class is divided in half to make 2 groups.
The room is divided in half (using tape or a line but stand up pads work best)
The balls are scattered about on each half of room.
The students will try to get all the “garbage,” or “balls” out of their half of the
room.
The game will be played for about 5 minutes. The students must stop once the
whistle is blown. Then count up the pieces of garbage on each end and then reset
to play again.
You can change up the game by using different throwing motions (over hand,
under hand, two hands over head, opposite hand, behind the back)
Diagram
Key
Student –
Ball-
Resources
Tice, 2011
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Fishing Manual
NASPE Standards 5 & 6
Middle School
Equipment:
 8-10 jump ropes
 Bobbers (at least one per student, the more the better)
Directions
 Class is divided into even groups of 7-9 students.
 Groups are positioned on baseline of a basketball court (or area of similar length)
with bobbers scattered on opposite end.
 Each group is given a jump rope and each member is instructed to grab
anywhere on the rope with both hands. After their hands are on the rope, they
cannot move them.
 Groups must sprint and pick up one bobber per group member and carry it back
to the starting position.
 If a bobber is dropped, group must start over. Reinforce that hands cannot
move.
Variation


Adding additional bobbers and hula hoops, one per group, can change the task
to collecting the most bobbers as a group.
Blindfolding a few members of the group can also provide an additional
Retrieve bobbers (1 per
person)
Return without dropping

challenge.
Bobber
(ESS 121: Adventure Theory, Steffen)
Group (7-9)
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Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is an excellent rainy day activity for a limited space.
Manual Group: FISHING
NASPE Standards: 2, 5, 6
Level: Elementary for Limited Space
Equipment:
 Prop box
 Tackle box with tackle
 Plastic worms
 Fishing rods with string
 Plastic fish with magnets
 Binoculars
 Fishing vests and hats
 A thermos
 Fishing literature
 Thermoses
 Lunch boxes
 Hand crafted boat
Directions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Create a prop box out of a cardboard box
Create a boat out of a larger box
Set up a fishing scene with all of the creative equipment in prop box.
Children pick and choose the props they want to explore and set up imaginary
scenarios
5. Ask children to teach show you how they catch a fish or children may imagine
they are on a fishing trip with friends
Resources:
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http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/rainy-day-activities-for-daycare-andpreschool
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Rainy Day Activity
Manual Group: Fishing
Name of Activity: What’s on your Line?
NASPE Standards: Standard 1, Standard 2, Standard 5, Standard 6
Level: Elementary class (K-2) in limited space
Equipment/Supplies:
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Polyspots (enough for each student), spread throughout the space
Homemade fishing poles (1 per student—could be a ribbon or string)
Directions:
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Each student stands on their own polyspot with a fishing pole for entire activity
Teacher stresses the importance of personal space to students
Using imagination, students do the actions of the story that the teacher narrates
Example:
“Cast your line in the water”
“You feel a bite, start reeling in!”
“It’s a strong fish, reel as fast as you can!”
“Don’t loose your balance and fall off your boat (polyspot)”
“It’s coming near the boat—get your net and scoop it out”
Encourage students to use different levels
Resource: Idea from pecentral
(http://www.pecentral.org/LessonIdeas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5290)
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Skills
Skill: Overhand Cast Skills
Beginner
Proficient
Cues
Common
Errors
Preparatory
Phase
Holds the pole Holds the rod
loosely
where the rod
Holds the pole grips the reel.
above or
below the grip
“Hold the pole Gripping rod
like your
too loosely or
giving a firm
too tightly.
handshake.”
Execution
Phase
Able to bring
casting arm
back then
forward in a
straight line.
Forearm is not
level with ear
when cast arm
is brought
back
Propels rod
forward and
releases
button not at
45 degree
angle
Moves elbow
while
propelling rod
Brings casting
arm back till
forearm is
level with ear.
“Make sure to
bring your rod
back to
12:00.”
Brings casting
arm back too
far behind
their head.
Propels rod
forward
without
moving
elbow,
releases
button when
arm is at a 45
degree angle.
“When you
follow
through with
your swing,
keep your
elbow straight
and bring your
arm to 3:00”
When
bringing rod
forward,
students will
often move
their elbow
too much.
Follow
Through
Corrections
Have students
practice
giving a firm
handshake to
a partner, and
then let them
know that’s
how tight they
should hold
the rod.
Have students
practice their
execution
phase with a
partner letting
them know
when to stop
bringing the
rod back.
Have students
critique each
other on their
release of the
rod, making
sure to focus
on keeping
their elbows
straight.
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Skill: Fish Identification
Beginner -5
notecards
Proficient->5
notecards
Cues
Common Errors
Corrections
Preparatory
Phase
Look at fish on
note cards
Look at fish on
note cards
Look at fins, mouth,
eyes, and color
Does not pay
attention to mouth
size or fin
placement
Give class a study
guide that
compares/contra
sts the fish
Execution
Phase
Guess the name
of the fish
Correctly name
the fish and its
other
characteristics
What important
characteristics are
present? (mouth,
fins, color, size,
eyes)
Picks the wrong
characteristic.
Give class study
guide for
important
characteristics on
different fish
Follow
Through
Check answer
against back of
note
card/teacher
Check answer
against back of
note
card/teacher
What did you
interpret wrong on
the fish?
Error in
Identification
Walk student
through
identification of
fish again.
Explain where
they went wrong.
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Note cards should have a picture of a fish on one side (front), and the name of the
fish and information about the fish on the other side (back).
o Information about fish should include: important characteristics, what bait
to use to catch them, when/where they can be found, fin placement, color,
size, legal number to catch and keep, normal size, diet, etc.
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Skill: Sidearm Cast
Preparatory
Phase
Execution
Phase
Follow
Through
Beginner
Proficient
Pole held with
two hands
Chest facing
target
Non-athletic
stance
- lead shoulder
facing target
- one handed
grip with finger
on button
- pole held in
front of body,
parallel with
ground
- eyes on target
area
- feet about
shoulder width
apart,
comfortable
Sufficient back
swing
Step toward
target
Release at belly
button
No/ minimal
back swing
No/ minimal
step
Release is not
at belly
button, too
soon or too
late
Pole not
pointed at
target.
Toe not
pointed at
target.
Pole ends up
pointed at
target.
Stance is
opened up.
Toe is pointed
at target.
Cues
“Open
the
door.”
Common
Errors
Body facing
target.
Two handed
grip.
Corrections
Have shoulder
facing the target
with a straight
line from shoulder
to shoulder
pointing to the
target.
Use dominate
hand to grip pole.
“Close
the
door.”
Release is too
soon or too late.
Release
at the
belly
button.
Cast is not
straight.
Step to
the
target.
Open
stance.
Pole and
foot you
stepped
with are
pointed
at the
target.
Pole pointed
away from the
target.
Uncomfortable
stance.
Release cast at the
belly button.
Ensure there is a
straight line from
shoulder to
shoulder pointing
to the target.
Look at the target
after the
execution and
during follow
through.
Step and rotate
hips to open the
stance.
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Square Knot
Beginner
Preparatory phase: Student
uses cord.
Execution phase: Students tie
the knot along with the teacher
using the cues and diagrams.
Follow through: Students test
the strength of the knot and the
knot holds.
Palomar
Knot
Preparatory phase: Student
uses eye bolt and cord.
Execution phase: Students tie
the knot along with the teacher
using the cues and diagrams.
Follow through: Students test
the strength of the knot and the
knot holds.
Clinch Knot
Preparatory phase: Student
uses eye bolt and cord.
Execution phase: Students tie
the knot along with the teacher
using the cues and diagrams.
Follow through: Students test
the strength of the knot and the
knot holds.
Beginner-Proficient
Preparatory phase:
Student uses fishing line.
Execution phase: Tie the
knot using fishing line
without cues from
teacher.
Follow through: Tie the
knot quickly with eyes
closed.
Preparatory phase:
Student uses fishing line.
Execution phase: : Tie
the knot using fishing
line without cues from
teacher.
Follow through: Tie the
knot quickly with eyes
closed.
Cues
String the line through
the hole, wrap the right
end with the left and
pull tight. Do two times.
Common Errors
Forgetting to tie the knot
a second time.
Corrections
Continually remind students
about the times 2.
Fold line in half, string
through hole, tie a
square knot, go around
the hook and pull
Tightening the knot too
much before swooping it
around the hook.
Remind students to leave a
big loop or not pull tight after
making the square knot.
Preparatory phase:
Student uses fishing line.
Execution phase: : Tie
the knot using fishing
line without cues from
teacher.
Follow through: Tie the
knot quickly with eyes
closed.
Snake goes through the
hole, wraps around the
tree trunk three times,
then crawls up through
the top hole to hide,
and then comes back
out the new hole. Pull
tight!
Not remembering to go
through the hole made
by the hook and twisted
rope or the first hole.
Remind to go back through
the hole. Emphasize cues.
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References
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ESS 258, Teaching Activities 1, Malecek, Peterson, and Students, Fall 2010
Wisconsin. Fishing Rules and Regulations 2010. Bureau of Fisheries Management,
2010, www. dnr.wisconsin.gov/fish
NASPE (2004), Moving Into the Future-National Standards for Physical Education,
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Rainy Day Activities for Daycare and Preschool. (n.d.). OwnADaycare.com — How To
Start A Daycare, Start Your Own Childcare Business. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from
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Virginia Bass (n.d.). Alternative casting. Retrieved from
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/fishing/sarep/PDF/angling_alt_cast.pdf
Dr. Mally, Spring 2010: ESS 112
http://www.pecentral.org/LessonIdeas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5290 (PE Central)
Jeff Steffen, J-term 2011: ESS 121
Katie Toftum, ESS 258: Fall 2010
Ali Weber, ESS 258: Fall 2010
Wisconsin fishing. (1981). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources.
Stabo, T, & McEvoy, J. Angler education instruction manual. Madison, WI:
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Strong. (n.d.). Flaghouse Physical Education Equipment – Flying Start – Giant
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Lesson Plans
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Overhead Cast
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
High School
Station
Name:
Courts 1-3
Date
Britney Kruesel
Monday, April 11, 2011
18 poly spots, whistle, bag of Styrofoam bowling pins, bag of practice fish, 13 fishing rods, 6 red
hula hoops, 6 yellow hula hoops, 6 green hula hoops.
Standards 1, 5, and 6
Style: Direct/Mass
Assessment Tools: During closure, TSW be able to tell me where power comes while casting with the response of, “the
wrist flick.”
LX’s
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
P.) Perform overhead cast: Nondominant foot in front, “tick-tock”
motion for draw and release,
release the button as the wrist
snaps during the follow through.
C.) During closure, TSW be able to tell
me where power comes while casting
with the response of, “the wrist flick.”
Introduction: Upon entering
the gym, the students will be
instructed to gather in the center
of court 1 and listen to the
teacher speak. The teacher will
then give an introduction to
casting and safety and explain
what will be done first,
abdominal work and push-ups.
Safety:
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A.) Display enjoyment by smiling,
Stay within own space.
Know where you and
your classmates are.
Do not cast when you are
away from your polyspot.
Listen to whistle: stop
when it is blown.
Respect your classmates.
Time
1
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Before the class
begins the teacher
will:
1. Line polyspots
horizontally
along the side
of court 1.
2. Make sure
spots are
spaced out for
safety.
3. Set prepared
fishing poles
beside the
polyspots.
4. Practice fish
will be
scattered on
other end.
5. Set a hula-
C1: “When you hear
the whistle, that
means STOP and
hold the fishing rod
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Performance Objectives
giggling, and giving high fives to
classmates after a successful cast.
Time
hoops,
Styrofoam
bowling pins,
and polyspots
up on courts 2
and 3 for later.
TR: TSW be instructed to find a
polyspot on court 1 and listen for
which exercise is first.
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“If we’re going to catch a
big fish and lift it out of
the water on to our boat,
we’re going to need
strong core and arm
muscles which is why
we’re going to start with
some core exercises and
push-ups”
Organization
Cues/Feedback
down by your side”
1
LX1: TSW listen to the instructor
and perform each exercise for
30 seconds:
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Regular crunches
Oblique crunches
Lower back crunches
Push-ups
TR: After completing the
C2: “Pull your belly
button to your back!”
FB: _____, I really
like how your arms
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
exercises, TSW stand on their
poly spot and pick up their
fishing pole and hold it to their
side. TSW then listen for
instruction of overhead casting
given by teacher and student
demonstration. When the
teacher says “go” TSW begin
overhead casting at the plastic
fish until whistle is blown.
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
are in a 90 degree
angle when going
down in your sit-up.
2
LX2: TSW practice overhead
casting using the technique
demonstrated during the
instruction period. The
technique is characterized by:
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Holding arm out straight,
in the direction of where
TSW cast.
Slowly bringing rod over
the throwing shoulder
and stopping with a 90degree bend at the elbow
at the 2 o’clock position.
Stepping with the
1
C3: “Use a tick-tock
motion when
casting.”
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Performance Objectives
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Time
opposing leg and casting
the line out with a smooth
throwing motion.
Release the button as the
wrist snaps. Flick of the
wrist.
Reel line in and repeat.
TR: Tell the students to turn to
the person next to them and
give them a high-five. Tell them
this will be their partner for the
next activity. TSW walk with
their partner to either court two
or three and find a poly spot.
TSW listen for instructions.
Instruction: The teacher will
explain and give a
demonstration of Don’t Get
Stuck in the Seaweed.
Organization
Cues/Feedback
FB: _____, I really
like how smoothly
you take the rod back
and follow through!
Way to go!
(Psychomotor)
4
FB: Way to draw the
pole back further in
order to cast the line
further!
C4: Flick the wrist for
a good release!
LX3: TSW participate in an
activity called Don’t Get Stuck in
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
the Seaweed while working on
overhead casting using the
technique demonstrated earlier.
The rules are as follows:
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6 groups of two people
Each partner takes turn
casting out at the hulahoops
(Green- 6 points, Yellow4 points, Red- 2 points)
Avoid the Styrofoam
bowling pins (seaweed)
If a pin is knocked over,
that set of partners
returns back to zero
points
The teacher will call out a
number that each set of
partners is trying to get
first
Example: If the teacher
calls out the number 20,
then the
fishermen/women must
try and cast to the correct
hoops to equal 20 points
1
C5: Slow and steady
reeling
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
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Time
Partners raise their hand
once they get the number
given
When the teacher blows
the whistle, a new
number will be given
2
Closure: Can anybody tell me
some of the things we must do
when overhead casting?
Class Response:
“opposite foot in front”
“use a tick-tock motion”
“release the button when
we follow through”
Where does the power come
Cues/Feedback
FB: _____ really
understands how to
reel in their line slow
and steady! That’s
what I like to see!
TR: Blow the whistle and
instruct students to set their
poles beside their polyspot and
gather in the center of court 2.
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Organization
6
FB: Wow! Look how
many fish you
caught! You must be
doing a great job of
timing your release!
FB: I love the way
____ is high fiving
his/her partner for
support. Thanks!
(Affective)
C6: Think “load”
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Performance Objectives
from while casting?
Class Response:
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“the wrist flick”
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
when you are taking
the rod back, and
“unload” when you
cast the line.
C7: “Release the
button earlier in the
follow through to
throw the line
further.”
Closure Feedback:
Those are great
answers class! We
want our opposite
foot in front, we want
to use a tick-tock
motion, and we want
to release the button
as our pole follows
through! Great
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
answers class! Have
a good day; I’ll see
you on Wednesday!
FB: Good job _____,
the correct answer is
“the wrist flick.”
(Cognitive)
Safety:
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Stay within
own space.
Know where
you and your
classmates
are.
Do not cast
when you are
away from
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
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your polyspot.
Listen to
whistle: stop
when it is
blown.
Respect your
classmates.
2
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Grade
Sidearm Casting
Materials/Equipment
Standards
3rd Grade
Station
Name:
Outside on field/ courts 1-3
Date
Rachael Perrault
4/11/11
12 fishing poles 12 casting plugs, 4 regular-sized cones, 2 extra large cones, 1 yoga mat, 4 foam
pins, 5 hula hoops, 2 small hula hoops, 8 plastic fish, three empty plastic bins
1,2,5
Style: Direct/Mass Task
Assessment Tools: Visually check students standing sideways to target with casting arm furthest from target,
eyes on target, forearm parallel to floor, pushing and holding the button or flipping the bail open before
beginning to cast, and swinging forearm back and then forward, releasing the button or letting go off the line
when the pole is even with the body.
LX’s
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
P) individually sidearm cast during
the casting activities displaying the
following qualities: standing
sideways to target with casting arm
furthest from target, eyes on target,
forearm parallel to floor, pushing
and holding the button or flipping
the bail open before beginning to
cast, and swinging forearm back
and then forward, releasing the
button or letting go off the line
when the pole is even with the
Time
TR) S will come sit in court 1
around teacher.
LX1) Good morning boys and
girls! Today, we are going to
continue with our fishing unit
and work on sidearm casting.
Before we begin to practice that
though, we need to know when
to use sidearm casting.
-
Windy days
When you need to cast
under obstacles such as
tree branches along a
shoreline
Organization
Cues/Feedback
S sit in court 1
around teacher. Rest
of space is set up as
below. (Diagram is
sideways)
= small cones
1
= big cones
= fishing poles
= yoga mat
= foam pins
= hula hoop
= small hula hoop
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
body. (Standard 1)
-
C) tell me when to use a sidearm
cast during the closure of class:
windy, casting under obstacles
such tree branches along a
shoreline, close to the shore, and
when you are trying to not disturb
the surface of the water too much.
(Standard 2)
A) congratulate classmates when
they achieve success in sidearm
casting during the casting activities
by saying “Wow, nice cast!” or
“Yes! You hit the target!”. (Standard
5)
Time
When your boat is close
to the shore
When you are trying to
not disturb the surface of
the water too much
because it could scare
the fish away
Organization
Cues/Feedback
= plastic fishes
= empty plastic bin
TR) Now we are going to play a
warm-up game to help us
remember when to use a
sidearm cast! Everyone find
your own personal space in
court 1!
IA) (MVPA) Wherever I call out
one of the reasons to use a
sidearm cast, we are going to do
a movement.
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When I say “It’s windy!”
everyone will run around
court 1, pretending to be
blown around with a
strong wind.
1
Fishing Poles
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Performance Objectives
When I say “Under
obstacles!” everyone will
get down and army crawl
around court 1.
- When I say “Close to
shore!” everyone will get
down on the floor of court
1 and do 5 crunches,
bringing arms close to
knees.
- When I say “Don’t disturb
the surface!” everyone
will leap across the floor
as quietly as they can.
Touch your head if you
remember all 4 moves. Let’s
begin! When I call out a
different reason for sidearm
casting, switch to that
movement.
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
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“It’s windy!”
“Under obstacles!”
“Close to shore!”
“Don’t disturb the
surface!”
Student moving
inside court 1
2
CIA) “It’s windy!”
“Under obstacles!”
“Close to shore!”
“Don’t disturb the
surface!”
F) “I love the way ___
is being blown
around by the wind!”
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
TR) Great job 3rd graders!
Come over and have a seat
by me! (Have fishing pole in
hand)
LX2) Now that we know why
we are using a sidearm cast,
let’s work on actually doing
it! (Demonstrate while class
watches)
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-
-
Cast with the arm you
feel most comfortable
with
Stand so side of foot is
facing the fish with
casting arm furthest from
target
Eyes on fish!
Forearm parallel to floor
Push and hold the button
with closed reel or flip the
bail open with open reel
before casting
Swing forearm back and
then forward, releasing
2
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
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Organization
Cues/Feedback
the button or letting go of
the line when the pole is
even with the body
Reel the line in slow and
steady so the casting
plug isn’t jumping
everywhere
TR) Now everyone is going
to practice their sidearm
cast. When I say go,
everyone needs to pick up a
fishing pole and stand on the
white line facing the chairs
along the wall (or the bluffs),
and far enough apart so
when you hold your pole out
sideways from your body,
you aren’t touching the
person next to you.
-
Time
Students come sit
over by fishing poles
“Go!”
TR) Whenever I say freeze,
everyone must finish reeling
in their lines and set their
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
fishing pole on the ground
next to them. Let’s practice…
“Freeze!”
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
1
LX3) Everyone practice
sidearm casting 10 times
while I walk around to see if
you are doing the cast
correctly. Do not try to hit the
objects set up yet and only
aim to hit this line (indicate a
line of cones placed out for
next activity).
TR) “Freeze!” (Quickly set up
the final station on court 1)
LX4) Alright, now that
everyone understands how
to do the sidearm cast a little
better, let’s work on casting
in a fun way! I’ve set up 5
stations to practice our
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
casting at. If you start at this
station on court 1, you will
move to the station next to it
on court 2. If you are on
court 3 in the last spot, you
will move to the station at
court 1. When I say “Freeze”,
set down your pole and go
make sure your station is set
up correctly for the next
group. Then get your pole
and move to next station.
Cast from the line of cones.
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-
Station 1: try to cast
under yoga mat between
cones. If your line gets
wrapped around a cone
on accident, make sure
your group stops casting
until you have the line
untangled and you are
back behind the cones.
Station 2: Knock over
pins or try to get the plug
to land in the hula hoops;
count the number of
1
Students stand along
end line of courts
holding fishing pole,
far enough apart so
they aren’t hitting
anyone around them
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
times you do this.
Station 3: Try to catch the
fish by reeling in the plug
over the top of the fish.
- Station 4: Try to get the
plug to land in the big or
small hula hoops.
- Station 5: Try to cast so
the plug lands in a plastic
box.
Rotate every 1-11/2 minutes
by blowing whistle and
saying freeze and then tell to
begin at the next station.
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LX5) Congratulate people in
your group when they do
something great, such as
knocking over a pin, when
sidearm casting!
TR) Everyone freeze! Leave
all the equipment where it is
and come have a seat over
Students casting
from end lines to
cones
CLX3) Eyes on the
fish!
-Release button or
line when the pole is
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Time
Organization
even with your body!
-Forearm parallel to
floor!
here on court 1 with me.
2
Closure: Thinking back to
the very beginning of class
today; we talked about the
reasons why someone would
use a sidearm cast. Let’s see
if we can name them all.
Raise your hand if you know
one!
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-
Windy
Casting under obstacles
such tree branches along
a shoreline
Close to the shore
When you are trying to
not disturb the surface of
the water too much
Cues/Feedback
F) “Great job keeping
the forearm parallel
to the floor ____!”
Same set-up as
above, except for
court 1. Court 1 looks
as follows:
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
1
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Students stand at
cones now, casting
towards objects at
each station.
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
CLX4) Outside of the
foot faces the fish!
- Forearm moves
back and forward!
F) “Wow, ____, nice
job going under the
obstacle at station 1!
You must have been
looking at the target
and keeping your
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Students rotate to
each station
Cues/Feedback
forearm parallel to
the ground!”
CLX5) Make sure
you let others in your
group know when
they do something
good!
F) “Great job ____ for
congratulating ____
for that amazing
cast!”
7
Equipment remains
where it was last
used and students sit
near end of court 1
by end line.
F) “That’s right ____!
That’s exactly why
we sidearm cast!”
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Safety:
1
1
Students
should be
spaced far
enough apart
to not hit
each other
with a
sidearm cast
All students
casting in
same
direction
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Side Arm Casting
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
Station
Elementary
Name:
Courts 4-6
Date
Rob Rydeski
4/9/2011
12 fishing poles, 12 poly- spots, 6 cones, 5 big hula hoops, 4 small hula hoops, 3 foam pins, plastic
fish, yoga blocks
1, 2, 5
Style: Direct/ Mass Task
Assessment Tools: Visual check of students completing a side-arm cast by demonstrating a pre-cast, step to
open the hips, release when rod is perpendicular to the body, and follow through.
LX’s
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
P) Complete a side-arm cast by
demonstrating a pre-cast, step to
open the hips, release when rod is
perpendicular to the body, and follow
through.
*Standard 1
C) During the closure, the student will
tell me the correct steps as to how to
side-arm cast including a pre-cast,
step to open the hips, release when
rod is perpendicular to the body, and
follow through.
*Standard 2
TR) Welcome the fishers and
have them line up along the
baseline of court 6.
IA) Students will participate in a
tag-like game of sharks and
minnows. Once tagged, minnows
become sharks until all are
tagged. Stress personal space to
avoid collisions.
Time
<1 min
4 min
Organization
Cues/Feedback
*Use cones as
boundaries if outdoors
12 rods and poly spots
set along the service
line of courts 4 & 5.
Other equipment is on
the side until needed.
MVPA
TR) “Head down to the end of the
court and stand on a poly-spot
behind a fishing pole, but don’t
touch it until I say so.”
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
1 min
A) When casting, the student will
ensure that he or she has sufficient
space by visually checking around
them so as not to hit or interfere with
another student when casting.
*Standard 5
LX1) Students will line up along
the base lines of courts 4-5 and
pick up a rod and being to side
arm cast after a demonstration
has been given. Before students
begin, have them give a “Happy
Salmon” handshake to their
neighbors.
C1) “Step to the fish!”
2 min
F1) “Good job
releasing it, Caryn.”
TR) Have students set poles down
as instructor positions hoops and
again for pins.
Foam Pin
Equipment
Hoop
LX 2) Students will begin to work
on accuracy as objects are added
to the lesson. Large hula hoops
and small hula hoops will be
added first worth 1 and 2 points,
respectively. Foam pins will be
added later in the activity worth 3
points. Tell the students the more
points they accumulate as a team
the more fish they can catch in the
1 min
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LX’s
Time
TR) Have the students turn
around. And explain the next
activity, emphasizing not to put the
fish back out on the court after
they catch it.
5 min
Performance Objectives
Organization
Cues/Feedback
next activity.
Select 2 volunteers to
help distribute hula
hoops.
C2) “Remember to
‘open the door’ before
you cast.”
F2) “Right on, Ethan.
Good cast!”
LX 3) Students will now attempt to
catch fish scattered across the
floor on court 6. Also included will
be yoga blocks to represent rocks.
The side-arm cast will also be
used in this activity. Ask the class
what the cues are for the side-arm
class. (backswing, release
midway, follow through).
TR) Closure- set rods down and
come to center.
Select 2 different
volunteers to place fish
and yoga blocks.
1 min
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
1.What are the steps for the sidearm cast?
2. Show me the happy salmon
hand shake.
C3) “Check to make
sure you have enough
room around you
before you cast.”
F3) “Way to follow
through on your cast,
Braden.”
4 min
Plastic Fish
Yoga Block
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
1 min
Safety:



Make sure all
students have
sufficient space
when side-arm
casting.
Make sure
students do not
run out into the
cast zone.
Do not let
students slap
each other hard
when
performing the
“Happy
Salmon.”
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Knots, Overhead Casting
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
Middle School: 7th
Station
Name:
Court 1-3
Date
Christina Steffens
4/11/2011
5 Poly spots, 10 Eye bolts, 10 pieces of cord, 10 fishing rods, 5 cones, 15 Hula hoops, 25 fish
Standards 1,2, 5
Style: Direct
Assessment Tools: Using a visual assessment, the student will perform an overhead cast during class,
demonstrated by starting above and behind their head, releasing the line above their head, and having control of
the cast and reel.
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
LX’s
Time
TR) Find someone with the
same color shirt and sit next to a
poly spot with this partner.
1
P) perform an overhead cast during LX1) Take the eyebolt and cord
class, demonstrated by starting
and practice the cinch knot after
above and behind their head,
visual demonstration
releasing the line above their head,
and having control of the cast and
 Follow with the Palomar
reel. NASPE Standard 1
knot.
 Try to tie one or both
knots with your partner,
each one only using one
C) during the closure, be able to
hand
give points of proper overhead
 Retrieve a fishing rod and
casting form by responding “hold
tie on the hook with
the button/line when bringing the
Organization
Cues/Feedback
4
CLX1) Talk with your
partner when trying
to tie the knots.
F) Good job talking
with your partner to
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Performance Objectives
rod back, releasing when the rod is
above their head, and reeling in at a
slow pace as to not tangle the line”
NASPE Standard 2
A) congratulate their partner after a
successful cast by saying “nice
job” or giving a high five. NASPE
Standard 5
LX’s
Time
whichever knot you feel is
stronger
= hula hoops to
be replaced with fish
= cones
= poly spots with
eye bolts and cord
= safety area
containing fishing
poles
1
CLX2) Release the
line at the right time
over your head.
TR) With your partner, bring
your rods to a cone.
LX3) Work on overhead
casting, using the hula hoops as
a target. Between you and your
Cues/Feedback
work out the knots
TR) Leave your rod next to your
poly spots and place the cord
and bolt on the side. Go back to
your poly spots. Watch out for
poles as you are walking
LX2) When overhead casting,
bring the rod straight back and
when bringing it straight forward,
release the line above your
head. Facing the wall, overhead
cast towards the wall.
Organization
Students along one
line facing in the
same direction
3
F) Great job ______
for looking for others
around you
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
partner, try to cast into all the
hula hoops.

After making all the
hoops, move them
around.
LX4) Exchange the hula hoops
for the fish and reel in the fish.
If you catch all the fish, place
them out in the space again.
TR) Reel in the line. One
partner kneels down. The
partner standing place the rods
back off to the side again and
come in.
Closure) Who can name one of
the knots we practiced today?
CLX3) End with your
rod pointing to you
target
1
F) I like how ______
is complimenting
their partner.
3
CLX4) Move your
rod around to catch
your fish.
CLX4) Congratulate
your partner when
they catch a fish
“Cinch knot and Palomar knot”
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
How do you start the overhead
cast?
Time
4
Organization
Cues/Feedback
F) Good job _____
on keeping control as
you are reeling in
your fish.
“Holding the line/button, bring
the rod straight back”
How do you end the cast?
1
“Release the line/button above
your head, ending with the rod
in front of you”
2
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Safety:
 Watch for other
students around
you when casting
and keep a good
distance from
other anglers
 Be aware where
other students’
lines are when
casting
 Do not reel in your
line too quickly so
it does not tangle
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Sidearm Casting
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
Middle School
Station
Courts 1-5
Name:
Date
Braden Tice
4/10/11
30 fishing poles, 15 hula hoops, 20 foam pins, 30 fish
1,2,5
Style: Direct/Mass Task
Assessment Tools: Visual check of students using the correct sidearm cast form. Shoulders aligned with your
target, step with front foot, “tick-tock” arm motion, pole parallel to the floor, flick wrist and release button or line
at the correct time for an accurate cast.
LX’s
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
P) TSW use the correct form
while sidearm casting:
shoulders aligned with your
target, step with front foot,
“tick-tock” arm motion, pole
parallel to the floor, flick wrist
and release button or line at the
correct time for an accurate
cast.
Time
TR) The students will come into
2 min
the gym and sit in front of myself
as I explain the fundamentals of
the sidearm cast and why we use
it.







Organization
Cues/Feedback
TR) Fishing poles
lined up 10 ft in front
of baseline. Fish are
placed on the
baseline.
TR) You use a sidearm cast when
it’s windy, when you do not want to
scare the fish, and when you want
to go under or avoid obstacles.
Shoulders aligned w/target
One hand grip
Step w/ front foot
Pole parallel w/ floor
Tick-tock arm motion
Flick wrist upon release of
line or button
Point at your target
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C) TSW be able to tell me when
to use the side arm cast with
the answer of: when it’s windy,
when you do not want to scare
the fish, and when you want to
go under or avoid obstacles.
LX1) Have students stand up and
without using the poles practice
the sidearm cast, arm circles
C) Tick-tock arm motion!

A) TSW display enjoyment
when they are casting by
smiling, laughing, or giving
their classmates high 5’s when
they have a successful cast at a
target.
Point at your target!
TR) Students will find a fishing
pole
Protocol, whistle means
stop casting, finish reeling
in and set pole down
F) Good job, ___, way to point at
your target
2 min
LX2) Students will practice the
sidearm cast, trying to land the
plug in the hula hoop or knock
the pins over. (Demonstation)
TR) whistle blown means stop
casting, reel in and set pole

LX2) always look behind you before
you cast.
After they practice, stop
them and add points to the
game.
 1 point for landing in hula
hoop
 3 points for knocking over 1 min
pin
LX3) Tell the students to
congratulate each other when
they see a classmate make a
good cast
Cues) Follow thru and point at your
target
F) Nice accurate cast ____!
Way look behind you before you
cast ___!
LX2)
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TR) Blow whistle, ask students
who had over ___ points

5 min
C) Good cast ___!
Count during the drill to
see about how many pts.
Way to knock that pin down ____!
TR) Spread fish out among hula
hoops and pins.
TR) How many points did you have
____?
Who had over 8 points?
LX3) Students will then cast at
the fish and try to catch as many
fish as they can while still using
the correct form.



TR) hoops and pins are now
structure at the bottom of the lake
Once all fish are caught,
have the students put the
fish back out
Then switch to a
backhand sidearm cast, if
1 min
extra time.
Hula hoops and pins are
now stumps, logs and
weeds at the bottom of the
lake.
- hula hoop
- foam pin
C)Point at your target!
- students
Step with your front foot
F) Good job, ___, way to point at
your target
1 min
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2 min
TR) Fish are on
track
4 min
LX3)
TR) Who got to catch a fish today?
TR) Have students put poles
down and gather on track.
Closure:



When do we want to use
the sidearm cast?
How many hands do we
grip the fishing pole w/
sidearm cast?
What kind of arm motion
do you use? (tick-tock)
Good job class, enjoy the rest of
your day.
1 min
Safety:
Students

Fish

Always look behind you
before you cast
Stay at the casting line
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Fish ID, Overhead Casting
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
High School
Station
Court 1-3
Name:
Date
Caryn Herrick
4/11/11
5 fish identification packets, 5 question handouts & flashcards, 30 plastic fish, 10 fishing poles w/
plugs, 5 hula hoops, 5 foam pins, whistle
1, 5, 6
Style: Mass/Direct
Assessment Tools: Visual assessment of S correctly overhead casting, participating in fish identification, and
successfully cooperating with other S
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
P) Correctly overhead cast to a target
at varying distances away
characterized by chest facing target
raising pole over their head, bending
at the elbow, snapping the elbow and
wrist straight down (pointing at
target)
C) Correctly identify various kinds of
fish and their specific characteristics
LX’s
TR) Upon entering gym, S find a
partner with the same colored
eyes and sit on the floor together
and review fish identification
packets together
Time
Cues/Feedback
30sec
LX1) Fish question handout and
flashcards are handed out to each
pair of students. S take turns
reading off questions to each
other. (5 questions each)
-If S does not know answer, they
can refer to packet
Organization
C1) Check the fish
handout if you do not
know the answer
5
F1) That’s right! You
really know your fish
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Performance Objectives
(such as, where they can be located,
what kind of bait to use to catch the,
their predators, and what they eat)
and during closure, say how to do a
proper overhead cast.
A) Congratulate and work with a
partner while identifying fish, and
display good sportsmanship when
competing with one another while
overhead casting.
LX’s
Time
TR) Partners place handouts in
pile and sit back down on floor
with partner & teacher reviews
overhead cast with demo:
Organization
Cues/Feedback
C) Does everyone
understand what we
are doing?
-Check to see that surroundings
are clear
-Chest faces target
-Raise pole straight overhead
-Bend at elbow and snap the wrist
down straight, releasing the line
2
F) Thank you ___ for
demonstrating the
overhead cast
-Pole ends up pointing straight at
target
Then, partners stand next to their
own rod on designated line
LX2) TSW practice over head
casting without trying to make
targets
-When teacher blows whistle,
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
students stop casting.
foam pin
fishing rod
1
LX3) S then compete with partner
and try to overhead cast their lure
into hula hoop (5pts) or knock
down pin (10pts)
F2) Nice cast, ___! I
liked how you bent
your arm at the elbow
hula hoop
-S back up from line and overhead
cast to targets at greater distance
(marked by line)
C3) Remember that
you face the target
with your chest
-S will back up even further and
try overhead casting
When whistle blows, S add up
points and see which partner got
the most
casting line
C2) Remember to look
behind you to check
that no one is there
5
F3) Wow ___,
awesome job knocking
down the pin. Your aim
is really improving.
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
TR) S set down their poles where
they are standing.
-One partner puts away hula
hoop/pin
-Other partner gets 6 plastic fish
and lies them down where hula
hoop/pins once were
LX4) S overhead cast and see
how many fish they can reel in
together before whistle is blown—
S congratulate each other when
he/she successfully reels in a fish
-After each fish is reeled in, S
identify which fish they have
caught
-Count up fish after whistle is
blown and see which pair reeled
in the most
5
C4) Work together to
see how many fish you
can catch!
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LX’s
Performance Objectives
Closure:
What does a proper overhead
cast look like?
-Bring the rod straight over head
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
F4) Thank you for
showing good
teamwork by
congratulating your
partner, _____.
-Bend at the elbow
-Chest faces target
-Arm and wrist snap
-Rod points at target at end of
cast
What should you always do before
you cast?
-Check to make sure your
surroundings are clear and safe
F) You guys did a
great job today with
your overhead casts
and fish identification!
You are becoming
skilled fisherpeople!
What was your favorite fish to
catch?
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
-(Answers will vary)
TR) S help collect and return all
equipment
30sec
Plastic Fish
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Safety:
1
1. Check your
surroundings for
any obstacles
before you cast
2. One whistle
blow means to
stop casting
3. Do not cross
the casting line
while other S
are casting
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Unit
Fishing
Lesson
Overhead Casting/Fish ID
Materials/Equipment
Standards
Grade
High School
Station
Court 4/6
Name:
Date
Zachary Lee
04/10/11
Fishing Poles, Plastic Fish with the pictures on the back of them.
1,2, and 5
Style: Direct
Assessment Tools: Have them answer questions at the end of the lesson during closure.
Performance Objectives
T.S.W.:
Pyschomotor: The student will be
able to perform correctly an
overhead cast in their own space.
LX’s
Introduction: Have the students
seated and explain to them the
directions and what we will be
doing today. Also explain safety
is a primary concern, but should
not take the fun away from the
lesson.
Cognitive: The student will be able
TR: Have the students all grab
identify the certain type of fish they fishing poles that are already
caught during the activity by
laid out on the ground.
looking at the picture on the back of
the plastic fish.
Affective: The student will be able
to work together with a partner and
Time
2 mins.
30 seconds
Organization
Seated in a
organized fashion so
where they can see
me.
The poles will be laid
out next to each
other in an organized
fashion.
Cues/Feedback
Eyes up here!
Be careful not to step
on the poles!
LX1:) Explain to the class how
to do an overhead cast. Teach
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Performance Objectives
offering help if their fishing pole
has problems.
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
them the important parts such
as how to hold the pole in their
hands and when to press the
button/flip the bail. Then, have
them try it in their own personal
space around the field/ court.
Keep in mind the saftey inf
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
110
Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
Safety:



Always make
sure you know
where your
classmates are
at when you are
casting.
Be careful not
to damage the
poles by
throwing them
on the ground
or stepping on
them.
Make sure you
know where
your partners
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Performance Objectives
LX’s
Time
Organization
Cues/Feedback
line is at and try
not to cast over
it and get it
tangled.
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