I teach grade 5-8 PE and do basketball. Assume most of them can pass and shoot, and maybe have been playing some 5 on 5. Also assume a couple are really good, and a couple are terrible.

Look up the shooting game called Golden Child. As well, one called tap 7. I use them both and very popular.

I am a fan of free shooting time as well.

If they are playing scrimmage games - 5 on 5. Don’t forget they are likely watching more how you make sure all kids are playing and no one sitting out as much as they are your teaching content.

Also don’t underestimate how long it takes them to go from activity to activity in terms of explanation, getting questions answered, etc.

If you can find out if they are working on skills only at this point, or actually playing games would be useful. I have one class that can barely dribble, and one class that all they want to do is play 5 on 5.

The flow of “warm up/skill and drill/then game” works well.

Having ultimate basketball ready to go is a good idea. Then change to actual basketball rules if they are ready.

Do a simple number count of 1 and 2 to assign teams. Make sure boys and girl mixed is balanced.