1. hobbies and interests
2. games
3. board games and puzzles

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
D. Albetta, Assistant Principal
Physical Education
Fall Marking Period 1/Kan Jam
How do we play the game of Kan Jam?
Content
Skills
Assessment
Essential Questions:
-What are the basic rules of playing a
Kan-Jam game?
-Briefly describe the history of KanJam.
Explain how to properly execute the
following skills in soccer:
- Throwing
- Tapping
Students will be able to...
To define and properly perform the
following skills in team skills:
- Throwing
- Tapping
Play cooperatively in standard and
modified games of kan-jam.
-Assess the students’ knowledge in
the history, rules, and skill
techniques of Kan-Jam through:
-A short answer examination
- A crossword puzzle work sheet
that students must use designated
words to describe the game of Kan
Jam in one paragraph.
Major Topics:
-Basic Kan Jam Terminology
-Individual skill development
-System of Play
To exhibit strategy in game-play
-Assess the students’ skills in the
following vua checklists:
- Throwing
- Tapping
Learning Standards for Physical
Education
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge
and skills to establish and maintain physical
fitness, participate in physical activity, and
maintain personal health.
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy
Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and
ability necessary to create and maintain a
safe and healthy environment.
Standard3: Resource Management.
Students will understand and be able to
manage their personal and community
resources.
English Language Learners:
 Provide individual reading materials
 Peer group work and student engagement
 Provide charts/diagrams as visual aids to further assist
 Provide simple and clear cues to perform skills
Students with Disabilities
 Individualized and small group instruction
 Extended time to complete class work
 Provide minor adjustments (ex. lighter Frisbee, adjust distance of the kan)
 Provide inclusive active roles (ex, coach, referee)
Higher performing Students
 Open-ended questions that stimulate inquiry, active exploration, and discovery
 Have students design their own activity or game
 Have students assist peers in mastering the skill/concept
 Provide different roles in the game (ex. Referee)
Assessments:
Name:
Period:
You only get points when using the proper Cues!!!
1 pt – partner helps with Frisbee hitting the can (does not have to go in)
2 pts – Frisbee hits the can w/o your partners help
3 pts – Frisbee goes in with or w/o your partners help, Frisbee goes in through the slot
21 pts. Wins
Cues/Steps in Throwing a
Frisbee
Dominate side facing target/
Foot facing target
Dominate hand holds the
Frisbee in and releases
3 &1 finger positioning
Release Frisbee, with wrist
facing target
Follow through
Name of Partner:
Name of Partner:
Ms. Valentin’s Physical Education class.
Names
In groups, you are to complete the word search. After the word search is completed, describe kan Jam in a paragraph
using the terms in the word search. Use the back of this paper. This will be collected and count towards your grades.
rao s n o g n s a t hg
hs i t o u r n a m e n t
ikan j a m i mh i r l
gp h i s t m n r n e d o
hg u o r h t w o l l o f
f r ppb a o i e m t mi
i i wo r h t a e t w i a
vs eg f i s r b a o n s
ec e i s e e h s l h a e
e t c omm u n i c a t e
tep f l e a n r e n e n
tene s c nm f wd l k
en a o c c e r o c s mn
KanJam
Throw
Tap
Frisbee
cans
target
aim
follow through release
positioning dominate
knees
two hands
communicate
score
high five
points
tournament
MCSM
Physical Education
Ms. Valentin
Kan Jam
Answer each of the following questions in full sentences with detail to receive full credit. Provide examples when applicable.
1. What is Kan Jam? Explain.
2. What skills are involved in Kan Jam? Provide the proper cues as well.
3. What were some safety issues that were discussed in the beginning of the unit?
4. Define the following (in terms of Kan Jam):
a. Dinger
b. Bucket
c. Instant Win
d. Duece
5. How is teamwork incorporated in Kan Jam?
6. What were some strategies that helped your team become successful?
7. Choose a sport (not Kan Jam). Compare and contrast Kan Jam to the sport. Be specific.