MS H+ F: Mini Golf Course Design Challenge | Striking Techniques

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MS H+ F: Mini Golf Course Design Challenge | Striking Techniques

Grade 6Physical Education3 days

In this 6th-grade physical education project, students design a mini-golf course online, focusing on striking techniques to overcome fun and challenging obstacles. They analyze striking motions, brainstorm obstacle designs, and create a detailed blueprint of a mini-golf hole incorporating specific striking challenges. This project allows students to apply their knowledge of striking techniques and course design principles in a creative and engaging way.

Striking TechniquesMini-Golf Course DesignPhysical EducationObstacle DesignBlueprintMotion Analysis

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.In an online school class, meeting over Google Meet, how can we design a mini-golf course that evaluates striking techniques to conquer fun and challenging obstacles for players?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

How can we apply striking techniques to create engaging mini-golf obstacles?
How can we use different striking motions to control the ball's trajectory and speed?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will be able to apply striking techniques to overcome mini-golf obstacles.
Students will be able to demonstrate different striking motions to control the ball's trajectory and speed.

Physical Education Standards

1.8.5

Secondary

Demonstrates a striking motion with a long-handled implement.Reason: Directly related to the physical action of striking the ball in mini-golf.

1.8.12

Secondary

Demonstrates the correct form of a forehand and backhand stroke with a short- handled and long-handled implement in a variety of practice tasks and modified small-sided games.Reason: Focuses on the technique of striking, relevant to different club types or obstacle designs.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

"PGA Challenge"

Present students with video clips of outrageous mini-golf attempts and trick shots gone wrong. Ask them to analyze the physics involved and brainstorm ways to design a hole that avoids these pitfalls, fostering critical thinking.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Striking Motion Analysis

Students analyze different striking motions using video examples to understand the mechanics of striking with a long-handled implement.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Watch video clips of various golf swings and mini-golf shots.

2. Identify and describe the different striking motions used (e.g., full swing, chip shot, putting stroke).

3. Analyze the effectiveness of each motion in terms of accuracy and distance.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written report or presentation summarizing the different striking motions observed and their effectiveness.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with standard 1.8.5 by focusing on demonstrating and understanding a striking motion with a long-handled implement.

Activity 2

Obstacle Design Brainstorm

Students brainstorm and sketch ideas for mini-golf obstacles that require specific striking techniques to overcome. They should consider how different striking motions (forehand, backhand) could be used.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Brainstorm different types of obstacles (e.g., ramps, tunnels, curves, moving targets).

2. Sketch design ideas for each obstacle, noting the dimensions and materials needed.

3. Describe the striking technique(s) required to successfully navigate each obstacle (e.g., forehand, backhand, power vs. finesse).

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA collection of sketches and descriptions of mini-golf obstacles, including the striking techniques required for each.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with standard 1.8.12 by requiring students to consider forehand and backhand strokes in the context of obstacle design.

Activity 3

Mini-Golf Hole Blueprint

Students create a detailed blueprint of their mini-golf hole design, incorporating at least one striking challenge that requires a specific striking motion.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Select one or more of their obstacle designs from the previous activity.

2. Create a blueprint of the mini-golf hole, including dimensions, materials, and the placement of obstacles.

3. Specify the striking technique(s) required to play the hole successfully.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed blueprint of a mini-golf hole, including dimensions, materials, and required striking techniques.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with standards 1.8.5 and 1.8.12 by requiring students to design a hole that incorporates specific striking motions and techniques.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Mini-Golf Course Design Rubric

Category 1

Striking Motion Analysis

Evaluates the student's understanding and analysis of different striking motions in golf.

Criterion 1

Identification of Striking Motions

Accuracy and completeness in identifying different striking motions used in golf (e.g., full swing, chip shot, putting stroke).

Exemplary

4 Points

Identifies and accurately describes a comprehensive range of striking motions, demonstrating a deep understanding of their characteristics.

Proficient

3 Points

Identifies and describes most of the common striking motions with good accuracy.

Developing

2 Points

Identifies some basic striking motions but struggles with accuracy or completeness.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to identify or describe basic striking motions.

Criterion 2

Effectiveness Analysis

Ability to analyze the effectiveness of each striking motion in terms of accuracy and distance.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides a sophisticated analysis of the effectiveness of each striking motion, considering factors such as ball trajectory, spin, and environmental conditions.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides a clear and accurate analysis of the effectiveness of each striking motion.

Developing

2 Points

Provides a basic analysis of effectiveness but lacks depth or accuracy.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to analyze the effectiveness of different striking motions.

Category 2

Obstacle Design Brainstorm

Assesses the creativity and feasibility of student-generated mini-golf obstacle designs.

Criterion 1

Obstacle Variety and Creativity

Diversity and originality of the obstacles designed.

Exemplary

4 Points

Generates a wide range of highly creative and original obstacle designs.

Proficient

3 Points

Generates a variety of creative obstacle designs.

Developing

2 Points

Generates some basic obstacle designs with limited variety or creativity.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to generate obstacle designs.

Criterion 2

Feasibility and Striking Technique Integration

Consideration of the feasibility of constructing the obstacle and integration of specific striking techniques.

Exemplary

4 Points

Designs obstacles that are highly feasible to construct and thoughtfully integrate specific striking techniques to overcome them, demonstrating advanced planning.

Proficient

3 Points

Designs obstacles that are feasible to construct and integrate specific striking techniques.

Developing

2 Points

Designs obstacles with some consideration of feasibility and striking techniques.

Beginning

1 Points

Designs obstacles with little consideration of feasibility or striking techniques.

Category 3

Mini-Golf Hole Blueprint

Evaluates the student's ability to create a detailed blueprint of a mini-golf hole incorporating a striking challenge.

Criterion 1

Blueprint Detail and Accuracy

Level of detail and accuracy in the blueprint, including dimensions, materials, and obstacle placement.

Exemplary

4 Points

Creates a highly detailed and accurate blueprint with precise dimensions, materials specifications, and obstacle placement, demonstrating excellent technical skills.

Proficient

3 Points

Creates a detailed and accurate blueprint with clear dimensions, materials, and obstacle placement.

Developing

2 Points

Creates a basic blueprint with some dimensions, materials, and obstacle placement, but lacking detail or accuracy.

Beginning

1 Points

Creates an incomplete or inaccurate blueprint with minimal detail.

Criterion 2

Striking Challenge Integration

Effectiveness of the striking challenge incorporated into the hole design and clarity of instructions.

Exemplary

4 Points

Integrates a highly effective and challenging striking element into the hole design, providing exceptionally clear and detailed instructions for play, demonstrating innovative design.

Proficient

3 Points

Integrates an effective striking challenge into the hole design with clear instructions for play.

Developing

2 Points

Integrates a basic striking challenge into the hole design with somewhat unclear instructions.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to integrate a striking challenge into the hole design or provide clear instructions.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

How did your understanding of striking motions evolve throughout the mini-golf course design process?

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Question 2

Which striking technique do you think is most effective for mini-golf, and why?

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Question 3

To what extent do you feel you successfully incorporated striking challenges into your mini-golf hole design?

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Question 4

What was the most challenging aspect of designing a mini-golf hole that required specific striking techniques?

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