Play & Games in Africa
Watch all of the videos below about traditional games and types of games in Africa. While you are watching, notice and think about how play time and activities in Africa are the same or different than play in the United States. Sports are also very popular in Africa--soccer especially. Rugby and Cricket are popular in South Africa.
On a blank piece of paper, create a Venn diagram similar to the one below and jot down your observations and thoughts:
Very creative kids in Africa
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| Children playing in Botswana |
Traditional games Malawi
Zambian children at play
Skateboarding in Ethiopia
Read this article at World Vision too.
Make and Learn How to Play an African Game
This week you'll make a homemade version of an African game at home and learn how to play it. Watch the videos to learn and consult directions. Practice teaching it to someone at home and playing it with them so that you are comfortable teaching it and playing it.
Group #1 TEAM MANCALA
The following students will make and learn mancala: David, Caleb, Annaliese, Mia, Millie, and Lila
I gave most of you an egg carton in class to help you make your game. You should find whatever additional materials at home to complete making the game. Counters can be simple--use your creativity and whatever is on hand. You don't have to buy them.
Directions and History of Mancala Learn and share the history/origins of the game. Where is it played? How old is it? Other interesting facts? Jot this down. You will share this with your partner when you play in class.
Watch this video of a Kenyan version of the game.
How to make and play mancala #1 video
How to play mancala #2 video
Group #2 TEAM SHISIMA
The following students will make and learn Shisima: Ivey, Josh, Caroline, Willa, Sophia
Find materials at home for this and do a nice job. Find sturdy materials. Be creative. Also, jot down whatever history you can find about the game. Teach the game to someone at your home so that you can practice.
How to make and play shisima
How to play shisima
STUDY and Practice for Your Africa Map Quiz
Practice so that you know all 54 African countries at the Sheppard Software site. You should also know the following: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, The Sahel, Great Rift Valley, Congo Basin, South African Plateau, Kalahari Desert, Congo River, Niger River, Zambezi River, and Nile River. Also know: Mediterranean Sea, Mozambique Channel, Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and the Red Sea.
Bring your games to class and come prepared for the quiz.
Directions and History of Mancala Learn and share the history/origins of the game. Where is it played? How old is it? Other interesting facts? Jot this down. You will share this with your partner when you play in class.
Watch this video of a Kenyan version of the game.
How to make and play mancala #1 video
How to play mancala #2 video
Group #2 TEAM SHISIMA
The following students will make and learn Shisima: Ivey, Josh, Caroline, Willa, Sophia
Find materials at home for this and do a nice job. Find sturdy materials. Be creative. Also, jot down whatever history you can find about the game. Teach the game to someone at your home so that you can practice.
How to make and play shisima
How to play shisima
STUDY and Practice for Your Africa Map Quiz
Practice so that you know all 54 African countries at the Sheppard Software site. You should also know the following: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, The Sahel, Great Rift Valley, Congo Basin, South African Plateau, Kalahari Desert, Congo River, Niger River, Zambezi River, and Nile River. Also know: Mediterranean Sea, Mozambique Channel, Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and the Red Sea.
Bring your games to class and come prepared for the quiz.
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| Soccer in Malawi |
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