Applying the Matthews Effect in Hockey

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Unit/Activity: Applying the Matthews Effect in Hockey




Central Focus and Lesson Focus: How to utilize the Matthews Effect (Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers) during hockey gameplay




Link to previous lesson(s): Introduction to Hockey Skills and Rules




Objectives – Students will be able to……..
Behavior / Condition / Criteria

Assessment Tool

Length of class: 60 minutes

Objective #1
Domain:
Psychomotor

P/National Standard

Demonstration; for the students to determine the rules of Hockey and apply it in their practice

Guided practice

Teaching Styles/Strategies:

Objective #2
Domain:
Cognitive

C/National Standard

Critical thinking; How to apply the Matthews effect in Hockey practice

Brainstorming; group session


Objective #3
Domain:
Affective

A/National Standard

How to play and collaborate with others

Student’s collaborative skills, self-control, motivation, and sportsmanship


List of Academic Language Used

Vocabulary
words

Matthews Effect, Outliers, performance, achievement, opportunity

Common errors/misconceptions:
Misunderstanding the concept of the Matthews Effect and its application in hockey gameplay.

Equipment:
Hockey sticks, pucks, goal nets, protective gear

Language
Function/Common
Core

Examples: analyze, compare, evaluate, sequence, signal, & summarize

analyze, compare, evaluate, sequence, signal, & summarize

Resources for support:
Instructional videos, diagrams, and examples of the Matthews Effect in sports.


RESOURCES used:

References (e.g. books with page #’s, journals, complete web address URL):
Gladwell, M. (2008). Outliers: The Story of Success. Little, Brown and Company.

Books/Journals (include page #’s) and Websites
Safety Statement (NYS standard 2c/National Standard 4)
"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell, NHL game clips, instructional videos on hockey techniques and strategies.

Safety Statement (NYS standard 2c/National Standard 4)




Students are required to wear protective gear at all times during the hockey gameplay portion of the lesson.

NYS Learning Standards – The physically literate individual:
1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement
and performance.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Recognizes the value of physical activity for overall wellness, enjoyment, challenge, and/or self-expression.
6. Recognizes career opportunities and manages personal and community resources related to physical activity and fitness to achieve and maintain overall wellness.

National Standards – The physically literate individual:
1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of moto...