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Grade 7 Physical Education Substitute Lesson: Electricity-Themed Movement Relay

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Grade: Grade 7 Subject: Physical Education Topic: Electricity Type: Substitute Teacher Difficulty: Very Easy Style: Professional 1 Views

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Grade 7 Physical Education Substitute Lesson: Electricity-Themed Movement Relay

Electricity | Substitute Teacher

GradeGrade 7

SubjectPhysical Education

TopicElectricity

Duration15 Minutes

Lesson TypeSubstitute Teacher

DifficultyVery Easy

Lesson Overview

A quick, low-prep PE lesson that uses an electricity theme to keep students moving, listening, and working together. Students will practice safe movement, quick reactions, and teamwork through simple relay-style activities.

Learning Objectives

Students will follow directions quickly and safely.
Students will demonstrate basic locomotor movements and body control.
Students will work cooperatively in a group activity.
Students will respond to simple signals using the electricity theme.

Materials Needed

Cones or floor markers
Stopwatch or timer
Open gym or classroom space
Optional: a whistle or music for start/stop signals

Vocabulary

Term	Definition
Energy	The ability to move and do work.
Circuit	A complete path that something can travel through.
Current	Movement flowing in one direction.
Charge	A signal to start moving quickly.
Switch	A signal to stop or change movement.

Lesson Sequence

Introduction2 minutes

Teacher Actions

Welcome students, explain that today’s class uses an electricity theme. Review safety rules: keep space, move carefully, stop on signal, and listen closely.

Student Actions

Listen, spread out safely, and show readiness.

Warm-Up: Power Up3 minutes

Teacher Actions

Lead simple whole-class movements: march in place, arm circles, jumping jacks, and light jogging. Call out electricity-themed cues like 'power on' and 'power off.'

Student Actions

Follow the warm-up movements and respond to cues.

Activity 1: Circuit Relay5 minutes

Teacher Actions

Set up 3–4 cones in lines or small groups. Students move one at a time through the course using one movement at a time: walk, skip, side-step, or high knees. Emphasize starting when the path is clear and returning to the end of the line.

Student Actions

Take turns moving through the course, staying in control and encouraging teammates.

Activity 2: Switch and Freeze3 minutes

Teacher Actions

Call out 'current' for moving and 'switch' for freeze. Change movements often: marching, hopping, shuffling, or balancing on one foot. Keep it fast and simple.

Student Actions

Move when told and freeze quickly on signal.

Closure2 minutes

Teacher Actions

Gather students and review the vocabulary briefly. Ask students to share one way they showed safe movement or teamwork. End with a calm stretch.

Student Actions

Answer one quick question and participate in the stretch.

Support

Model each movement before starting.
Use only 1–2 movement choices for students who need extra support.
Place students in smaller groups if space is limited.
Give clear, short directions and repeat signals if needed.

Challenge

Invite students to add a level change, such as low, medium, or high movement.
Ask advanced students to lead one movement for the group.
Increase the relay challenge by adding a cone turn or balance stop.

Checks for Understanding

Observe whether students follow start/stop signals.
Watch for safe spacing and controlled movement.
Listen for students using the vocabulary words correctly.
Confirm each student participates in at least one movement turn.

Closure

End by praising safe, quick, and cooperative movement. Remind students that electricity is all about energy moving in a clear path, just like their relay work.