Basketball Lesson Plans

Students use ACC basketball statistics to practice the process of converting fractions to decimals then to percents and explore how to create and edit a spreadsheet. They use this spreadsheet to analyze their data.

Students add the value of various musical notes to win a chance to shoot a basketball. They compete in teams and consider the values of quarter, half and whole notes to complete related math problems.

Fifth graders observe and demonstrate basketball defense skills. They discuss the importance of basketball defense, observe the correct stance and how to slide, and demonstrate the skills while playing a game in teams.

Students review what they already know about music theory. In groups, they research the information more in depth and place the information on note cards. They participate in a game of basketball in which the music theory material is tested and if answered correctly, they score a basket.

Students participate in a basketball shooting activity modelled after miniature golf.

Learners review basketball skills and are challenged to perform specific shills to the beat of music.

Students gain experience with a basketball and proper techniques. They demonstrate basic knowledge about how to use a basketball properly.

Seventh graders practice passing and dribbling a basketball. They practice the chest pass, bounce pass, the cross over, and play a game to demonstrate their skills.

Studnets practice basketball skills. They combine cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength fitness activities with skill practice and review of previously learned skills in the fitness development part of a basketball lesson.

In this lesson plan, Five Pass Basketball, learners play basketball in order to develop basic skills. Students practice dribbling and passing. Learners are divided into two teams and have to pass the ball five times to their teammates without the other team taking the ball. The first team to get the five passes wins the game.