INTRO TO FOOTBALLHOW IMPORTANT IS GETTING THE

CALL RIGHT?

Introduction: During the past couple months we have addressed and covered many different facets of this game we love called football. Although there are many issues to discuss we are going to focus on how the game is officiated through this web quest. This web quest will hone in on the nuances and particular grey areas of

officiating.

Instructional Goal The focus is for students who have never played football to

have a clear picture of how the game is officiated and the refs importance to the football brand.

Lesson Objectives Students will take a pre test to determine what they already

know Students will be taught the information using the Missouri

state education standards Students will demonstrate through testing how to use the

MSHSAA 2013-2014 hand book for referencing calls and procedures.

RATIONALE: It is vital that students understand how the game is

played and officiated

Task: go to a football game and take an evaluation of the officials crew. List their successes and failures.

Process: Decide what game will be suitable for you. Attend that game. Make sure to take ample notes and list pro’s and con’s of their performance. Return to class with your findings and help educate the students on your conclusion.

EvaluationPresentation Rubric

1 2 3 4

Total

How to conduct yourself during a presentation

Student is disruptive, is not listening, and/or not paying attention much of the time.

Student is disruptive some of the time, does not listen, and/or is not paying attention

Student is disruptive a little bit of the time and/or is not paying attention for small amounts of time.

Student listens to others presentations all of the time without disrupting the class.

Subject matter expert

Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.

Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions, but fails to elaborate.

Student is at ease and answers most questions with explanations and some elaboration.

Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.

    x2

Observation (eye contact)

Student makes no eye contact and only reads from notes.

Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads mostly from notes.

Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.

Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.

Verbal adjustments

Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for audience in the back of class to hear.

Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.

Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.

Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.

Total Points:A= 18-20 B= 16-17 C= 14-15 D= 12-13 F= 0-11

Conclusion This lesson plan was designed to help educate

you on the importance of officials and their job on the field. This lesson should have also made you aware of how the officials tie into the landscape of the football game. Hopefully your knowledge increased and you will now have a better understanding and will become more knowledgeable of the game of football.

Additional Links

MSHSAA Rules Book http://www.mshsaa.org/resources/pdf/2013FBManual.pdf

Penalty Calls for Beginners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x039Ia39ZYU