Virtual Adventure: PE Edition

Madison Serin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Virtual Adventure: PE Edition Lesson Plan

Students will engage in interactive physical activities and virtual exploration to build coordination, teamwork, and digital literacy.

This lesson integrates physical fitness with virtual exploration to promote engagement, motor skills, and creative thinking in a dynamic classroom environment.

Audience

7th Grade, Middle School Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Structured timing with warm-up, immersive virtual activity, and cool-down.

Materials

Virtual Adventure Platform, and Instructional Slides

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Review the Virtual Adventure Platform to ensure smooth connectivity and interactions.
Check that all students can view the Instructional Slides.
Set up the classroom to allow space for movement and safe physical activity.
Familiarize yourself with the session flow: warm-up, main activity, and cool-down.

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

10 minutes

Begin with dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises to prepare the body.
Ask students to mirror simple follow-along movements as seen on the instructional slides.
Engage students with a fun, energetic warm-up that promotes focus.

Step 2

Virtual Field Trip & Main Activity

25 minutes

Transition to the virtual adventure using the Virtual Adventure Platform.
Guide students through various virtual environments (e.g., forests, deserts) encouraging them to perform themed physical activities (jumping over 'rivers', dodging 'obstacles').
Foster interactive questioning to link physical movements with virtual exploration and real-world scenarios.
Monitor students’ participation and provide positive feedback.

Step 3

Cool-Down & Reflection

10 minutes

Conclude with a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises to relax muscles.
Facilitate a brief class discussion about their experience and feelings about the activities.
Encourage students to share what they learned about the connection between physical activity and virtual learning.

Slide Deck

Welcome to Virtual Adventure: PE Edition

Get ready for a fun-filled virtual field trip that mixes physical activity with adventure! Today, we’ll explore exciting virtual environments while staying active.

Introduce the lesson by sharing the objectives and agenda for the session. Remind students to engage both physically and mentally.

Warm-Up Activity

Let's start with dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises. Follow the on-screen movements to get your body warmed up!

Use this slide to lead the warm-up session. Encourage students to follow along with the movements shown on screen.

Forest Expedition

Imagine walking through a lush, green forest. As we virtually explore, get ready to jump over small 'streams' and mimic climbing trees!

Introduce the virtual adventure platform. Explain the first virtual environment (forest) and the associated physical activity.

Desert Dash

Now, travel to a vast desert! Use your energy to dodge obstacles and 'dash' across the sandy dunes.

Show the desert scene. Explain the physical activity associated with it.

Interactive Check-In

How did your body feel during the jump and dash? Share your thoughts and get ready for more adventure!

Encourage interactive questioning to connect the physical activities with real-world scenarios.

Mountain Climb

Visualize a towering mountain. Pretend to climb your way up. Use your arms to mimic pulling yourself up!

Transition to another virtual environment. Prompt students to be creative with their movement.

Cool-Down & Reflection

Slow down your movements now. Follow the static stretches and deep breathing exercises. Let's reflect on our adventure.

Facilitate the cool-down activity using this slide and guide the students through stretching and breathing exercises.

Session Wrap-Up

Thank you for joining the Virtual Adventure! What did you enjoy the most? How do you feel after our adventure?

Use this final slide to wrap up the session. Invite students to share one thing they enjoyed and what they learned.