Soccer Lesson Plans

7th graders participate in a soccer activity to practice moving the ball around the field.  In this soccer dribbling lesson, 7th graders 7th graders try to prevent their opposing 7th graders from completing the filed exercise by kicking the ball.

Learners demonstrate  soccer skills. In this passing and receiving lesson, learners practice passing a soccer ball and receiving a soccer ball as part of a team. Learners develop control over the ball.

Students view a PBS "In the Mix" video about soccer and identify the benefits of playing the sport. They examine how playing a sport can help prevent tobacco abuse and design posters depicting the benefits of soccer.

In this lesson students practice spelling with this fun game in which students move closer to the soccer goal with each correctly spelled word. The lesson comes with a special soccer field game sheet. This game could be adapted for use in a foreign language classroom.

Students examine rules of soccer, focusing on basic skills necessary to play, create imaginary team, match players with positions that best fit their skill levels and personalities, and practice new skills with classmates.

Students get a better understanding of the idea of soccer and this game will make soccer seem easier. Two beach balls are used instead of soccer balls and the students may kick, head, or hit the ball with their hands to knock it on the ground since it will float.

This lesson has students explore physical education by practicing soccer. In this team sports lesson, students investigate physical techniques that can help them pass a soccer ball to teammates, and receive a ball from teammates. This lesson has students practice their new techniques with classmates on the playing field.

Students explore teamwork by reading a children's book. In this soccer lesson, students read the story Froggy Plays Soccer and discuss the character, settings and plot of the story. Students identify the rules of soccer and write about personal sport experiences.

Students participate in activities to understand the game of soccer. In this soccer game lesson, students review the game of soccer and discuss passing techniques. Students examine tactics and strategies of soccer, offensive and defensive strategies, and play a game.

5th graders examine and practice the proper techniques for dribbling a soccer ball around four cones. They show both speed proficiency and ball control. They complete a warm up activity before becoming active in the soccer activities. They are assessed through teacher observation and receive appropriate feedback.