Shot Put

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Length: Measure and compare objects using metres, centimetres and millimetres

Measure and record lengths and distances using a combination of metres and centimetres

Length: Use scaled instruments to measure and compare lengths

Select and use an appropriate scaled instrument to measure lengths and distances
Select and use an appropriate unit to estimate, measure and compare lengths and distances.

Coloured drawing of students playing 'Shot put'.

Equipment

Marker cones
Shot Put (or balls)

Activity set-up

Mark a throwing line

How to play

Players throw their shot put (or similar) as far as they can from a throwing line. Players use a tape measure to measure and record their longest throw.

Players throw their shot put (or similar) as far as they can.
Players stand side on, feet shoulder width apart and use the non-throwing hand to aim. Sit the object to be thrown in the curve of the neck just behind or on the upper part of the jaw (not on the cheek or ear). Players should keep their elbow up as they 'put' the object.
Each player has a set number of throws, e.g. 3.
Players choose their longest throw to measure and record in metres and centimetres.
Play for 3 rounds.
Players arrange their 3 throws from smallest to largest.

Variations

Vary the throwing objects used.
Record in different units.
Change the event, eg. long jump, discus.

Geometric measure