Asymmetry
I can create a variety of quality movements and balances in an asymmetrical way.
Asymmetry
I can create a variety of quality movements and balances in an asymmetrical way.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: quality asymmetrical movements and balances require both sides of the body doing different things.
- Move: quality pair asymmetrical movements and balances are controlled with extension and balances held still.
- Think: knowing the difference between symmetry and asymmetry requires reflection and supports our creative thinking.
- Feel: creating a range of asymmetrical balances demonstrates a commitment to wanting to create high quality balances.
- Connect: respect enables us to work collaboratively with our partner and share ideas for creating asymmetrical balances.
Keywords
Balance - maintaining a desired shape completely still
Asymmetrical - when a balance or a movement does not match on either side
Creativity - the ability to generate, imagine or produce new and original ideas, concepts or solutions
Common misconception
Pupils continue to create symmetrical balances, confusing symmetry with asymmetry.
Provide models and continue to highlight the differenece between the two.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Asymmetry, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Asymmetry, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 2 physical education lessons from the Gymnastics: symmetry and asymmetry unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
N/A
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
