LESSON OBJECTIVE: To gain an understanding of the history of football, from its European and global origins, to its current prominence in UK tournaments.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Introduction (5 mins) - discuss what football is and its global appeal. - introduce short video about History of Football
II. Understanding football’s roots (15 mins) - Introduce powerpoint exploring origins and spread of football - explore European origins and global developments
III. UK Football (25 mins) - focus on the key UK tournaments and their respective histories - look at the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup - activity - students debate which tournament they think is most important
IV. Quiz & review (5 mins) - introduce powerpoint with a short quiz - review student’s answers & discuss any areas of difficulty
V. Summary (5 mins) - summarise key points from the lesson - ask students to write a short reflection on what they have learnt about football’s history