Title:   Native American Games

Grade Level:  3

Subject(s):  Social Studies, Art, Math

Learner Outcomes:
     The student will be able to:

• navigate bookmarked sites on the Internet to read about Native American games
• compare/contrast Native American games from long ago with games popular today
• help make a “Bowl and Dice” game and play it with friends

Materials:

•  Copies of the Venn Diagram for each student
•  Lima beans (6 for each group)
•  Popsicle sticks (56 for each group)
•  Small straight sticks gathered from outside (4 for each group)
•  A small crooked stick gathered from outside (1 for each group)
•  Small bowl (1 for each group)
•  Tempera paint, small brush

•  Multimedia computer with Internet access
•  Projection device

•  Visit and bookmark all sites
•  Copy Venn Diagram for each student
•  Practice playing the “Bowl and Dice” game on-line to make sure of the directions

•  Visit Native American Technology and Arts to read about various Native American games.
•  Also visit Native American Technology and Arts, the other games section, to read about the variety of games played.
•  Make a list of the various Native American games on the appropriate side of the Venn Diagram
•  Brainstorm and list as a class, games that are popular today on the appropriate side of the Venn Diagram
•  Explore and note the characteristics of each and what they have in common on the Venn Diagram
•  Divide into groups (size determined by teacher) and make a “Bowl and Dice” game.
•  Paint one side of each of 6 lima beans one color (ex.: yellow).
•  On the other side of each bean, use different colors to paint a simple pattern (ex.: red and orange stripe).
•  Gather 4 small straight sticks and 1 small crooked stick from outside for each group.
•  Count out 56 popsicle sticks for each group.
•  Review the directions for playing “Bowl and Dice” and begin playing the game.

•   Allow students with reading and writing difficulties to partner with a friend throughout the project.
•   Complete the project whole group.

•   Play the on-line version of the game "Bowl and Dice".
•   Investigate and make some of the other games listed at Native American Technology and Arts.

•   Teacher observation
•   Student participation
•   Copy of the Venn Diagram for student portfolio

    National Standards
     History:

• Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago
• Understands the history of a local community and how communities in North America varied long ago

• Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts

• Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology

• Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of probability

• Demonstrates leadership skills

References:

a.  resources cited:

• Venn Diagram made at TeAch-nology web site
• Native American Technology and Arts web site

Authors:      Bev Spencer, Karen Kersey, Gina Underwood
                   Alban Elementary School Web page
 
 

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