Are you looking for some Basketball thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Basketball across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about Basketball. Check this list to explore some wonderful Basketball unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Basketball Themed Literature Lists
A Basketball thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Basketball themed stories. Here are just a few Basketball books.
Basketball Literature List
- J is for Jump Shot: Michael Ulmer
- Little Basketball: Brad Herzog
- My First Book Of Basketball: Sports Illustrated
- The Boy Who Never Gave Up: Stephen Curry
- The Million Dollar Shot: Dan Gutman
- Dream Big: Michael Jordan
- Nobody Wants to Play With a Ball Hog: Julie Gassman
- Basketball Break: C. Joven
- The Basketball Blowout: David A. Kelly
- Allie’s Basketball Dream: Barbara E. Barber
- Let’s Play Basketball: Charles R. Smith Jr.
- The Basket Ball: Esme Raji
- Game Time, Mallory!: Laurie B. Friedman
- Long Shot: Chris Paul
2. Basketball Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Basketball thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Basketball. Check out this list!
Basketball Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “To Play Basketball” Classroom Book
- “Basketball Senses” Student Booklet
- Basketball Student Story
- Basketball Graphic Organizers
- Basketball Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Basketball Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Basketball Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Basketball Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Basketball Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Basketball Sight Word Match Game
- Basketball Build a Word Game
- Basketball Writing Word Bank
3. Basketball Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Basketball mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Basketball thematic unit math activities with your students!
Basketball Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Basketball Counting Student Booklet
- Basketball Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Basketball Number & Number Word Match Game
- Basketball Counting Games
- Basketball Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Basketball Roll & Cover Math Games
- Basketball Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Basketball Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Basketball Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Basketball Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Basketball 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Basketball Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Basketball Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Basketball is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Basketball activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Basketball Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Basketball Writing Word Bank
- “Basketball Senses” Student Booklet
- “To Play Basketball” Classroom Book
- Basketball Venn Diagram
- History of Basketball
- Build a Basketball Tower
- Make a Basketball Hoop
- Basketball Around the World
- Basketball Bounce Challenge
- Basketball Player Report
5. Basketball Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Basketball theme? Students will love to create Basketball themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Basketball Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Basketball Coffee Filter Art Project
- B is for Basketball Art Project
- Fingerprint Basketball
- Tissue Paper Basketball
- Basketball Clay Players
- Basketball Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Basketball Counting Google Slides
- Basketball Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Basketball Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Basketball Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Basketball thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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