This month we are looking at some great stuff with regards to technology today. This months section starts out with a lesson idea for elementary soccer that involves a whole lot more than just playing the game! Make sure to check out the various types of memory cards are available and which one fits what you need.

There are a couple of helpful websites mentioned in this months section including two new one's from the state of Washington.

Also, don't forget the deadlines for the upcoming grants. Thanks to Bonnie Mohnson and the Using Technology in Physical Education Newsletter, we are given a reminder. Have a great month and remember May is Celebrating PE and Sport Month.

Also, this month I am pleased to put in some of my own work. With the help of my partner Joanna Street B.A. we have created a powerpoint presentation in regards to the use of physical activity as punishment. This presentation was done for a Graduate course for the Central Washington University Online Masters Program for Health, Human Performance, and Recreation.

Lloyd Gage - PELinks4U Graduate Assistant
Technology Section Editor

Name of Activity: Soccer Skills and Technology

Purpose of Activity: To check student's understanding of different soccer skills, techniques and cues, along with their technology skills.

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Materials Needed: Digital cameras, access to computers with Imovie, or powerpoint, poster board, printer.

Description of Idea

Students will use a digital camera to take pictures of their partner completing one of the different soccer skills: kicking, passing, dribbling and trapping. Students will then make a power point presentation, an imovie or a poster. They will list all the proper cues for each skill.

To view the assessment sheet you will need to download the free Acrobat Reader program.

Soccer and Technology Assessment Sheet (PDF File)

This lesson idea comes from pecentral