NEW! SPARK 9 Square in the Air Bonus Unit
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The new SPARK 9 Square in the Air bonus unit is available in SPARK Digital! With 9 Square in the Air, teachers can explore a different context for ball control, decision-making, and respectful participation.
What is 9 Square in the Air?
9 Square in the Air is a group game played beneath an elevated grid of nine squares, with players striking a ball upward between spaces.
In the standard game, players work toward the center position. A player exits after an error, others advance, and a new participant enters. Teachers should review the official rules and equipment instructions before introducing the game.
That is the basic game format. How you teach it should reflect your lesson objectives, students’ readiness, available space, and opportunities for participation.
What’s new in SPARK Digital?
The 9 Square in the Air bonus unit is a new addition to SPARK Digital’s curriculum resources.
The new 9 Square in the Air SPARK Unit has 10 ready-to-use lessons complete with learning objectives, student learning targets, reflection questions, variations and alignment with SHAPE National Standards. Unit is included with your subscription to SPARK Digital.
Explore the new bonus unit in SPARK Digital, or start with the sample lesson to see it for yourself.
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SPARK— Physical Education Specialists
SPARK is dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating research-based programs that promote lifelong wellness. The organization strives to improve children's and adolescents' health by disseminating evidence-based physical activity and nutrition programs.