Power Play Lesson Plan
Power Play
Lesson Plan: Striking in Hockey (Adapted)
Grade 6 | APE
Illinois Learning Standards Alignment
19.A.3a
Demonstrate control when performing combinations and sequences in specialized stick skills.
19.C.3a
Apply rules and safety procedures in physical activities (Safety Circle, Low-to-Low).
21.A.3a
Follow directions and decisions of responsible individuals during hockey practice.
21.A.3b
Demonstrate positive sportsmanship, appropriate etiquette, and concern for peer safety.
Objective
Students strike a stationary puck/ball toward a target with control and 70% accuracy.
Duration
45 Minutes (approx. 10 min intervals for transitions)
Equipment
Padded sticks, bell balls, oversized pucks, poly spots.
The Game Plan
1
Warm-Up: "Zamboni" Glide (8 min)
Focus on spatial awareness and locomotor movement (IL Standard 19.A.3a). Students follow a poly spot track.
Adaptation: Use tether or sighted guide for visual impairments. Focus on arm glides for limited mobility.
2
Skill Intro: Hands on the Stick (10 min)
Demonstrate "Shake Hands" grip (IL Standard 19.A.3a). Use tape cues: Red (Top) and Blue (Middle).
- Dominant hand in middle
- Non-dominant on top
- Stand sideways
- Blade remains low
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3
Guided Practice: Stationary Strike (15 min)
IL Standard 19.A.3a: Control in specialized skills. Students practice striking stationary pucks into large targets.
Teaching Cues
- "T-Stance" (Side to target)
- "Low to Low" (Safety/Control)
- "Eyes on the Puck"
Checkpoints
- Hands separated?
- Swing below waist?
- Contact with blade?
4
Power Play Challenge (10 min)
IL Standard 21.A.3b: Sportsmanship & Teamwork. Students work in pairs to pass and score, focusing on positive etiquette.
Modifications
| Student Need | Adaptation Strategy |
|---|
| Wheelchair Users | Shorter sticks; lap-tray puck pushers or chair-mounted guides. |
| Low Vision | Bell balls or beeper pucks. High-contrast orange tape on goals. |
| Limited Grip | Foam pipe insulation on handles for increased grip diameter. |
| Sensory Needs | Soft foam pucks for noise reduction. Visual timers. |
Cool Down
Assessment Phase
Review Standard 19.C.3a (Safety Rules). Ask: "Why do we keep our sticks low?" Review cues: "Shake hands".
Assessment: Record progress using the Slapshot Skill Rubric.
Slapshot Skill Rubric
Slapshot Skill Rubric
APE Hockey Assessment: IL Standards 19.A, 19.C, 21.A
6th Grade Series
Student Name
Date
Score
/ 16
| Standard / Focus | 1 - Emerging | 2 - Developing | 3 - Proficient | 4 - Mastered |
|---|
| | | | |
| 19.A.3a | | | | |
| The Grip | | | | |
Hand Placement
| Needs prompts to place hands on stick; hands touch or overlap. | Hands on stick but grip is loose or inconsistent. | Two hands separated on the stick correctly with cue. | Correct "Shake Hands" grip used independently. |
|
19.A.3a
Stance
Body Position
| Faces target directly; body is front-on or unstable. | Attempts to angle body but feet/chair are out of alignment. | Side-to-target stance achieved with verbal cue. | Naturally assumes side-to-target stance for all shots. |
|
19.A.3a
The Swing
Control & Path
| Swing is choppy or overhead; minimal contact made. | Swing is horizontal but power is inconsistent or weak. | Low-to-low "sweep" motion with consistent contact. | Fluid low sweep with strong, controlled follow-through. |
|
19.C / 21.A
Safety
Rules & Etiquette
| High backswing or swings near others. Constant reminders. | Blade comes off floor too high during follow-through. | Keeps blade low and respects safety circle with prompt. | Always safe; blade stays low; aware of peers and rules. |
Assessment Notes (Goal 21.A Social-Emotional Learning)
1
Emerging
2
Developing
3
Proficient
4
Mastered
Ice Action Visual Cards
Step 1
THE GRIP
"Shake Hands" with the Stick
Top Hand
Middle Hand
Step 2
SIDEWAYS
Shoulder points at the Goal!
Stand sideways like a "T"
Step 3
THE SWING
LOW TO LOW
NO HIGH SWINGS
SWEEP THE FLOOR
Step 4
CONTACT
Keep your eyes on the Puck!
BOOM! SCORE!
