Multicultural
K - 3 1, 2, 3 Dragon (China) 1 - 3 Da Ga (Ghana)
K - 3 Kameshi Ne Mpuku (Congo) 1 - 3 King or Queen of the Jewels (Europe)
K - 3 Catching Stars (Zaire)

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Multicultural physical education involves activities and games from diverse places and cultures around the world. It should not be thought of as a teaching unit or a stand alone subject. Rather, it should enhance your curriculum. Through multicultural physical education, students develop a deeper appreciation and awareness of individuals and cultures. Students will gain this positive attitude in a fun and enjoyable manner while still obtaining the benefits of any well planned physical education program.

PPEP-PALS Lesson Sharing
Teacher & School: Stephanie Comma, Roseland Elementary
Activity Grade Level
Da Ga (Ghana) 1 - 3
Equipment Needs masking tape or chalk
Facility/Playground Needs Blacktop, field, or multipurpose room
Lesson Objective (Psychomotor and/or Cognitive):

chasing, fleeing, team work
Teaching Hints:

Make sure to discuss safety considerations. This is especially important as the boa grows and many children are in the middle.
Description:

This is a game from Ghana. Da Ga means boa constrictor.

Mark an area of about 5-10 feet square on the ground (with masking tape or chalk). This area is called “The Home of the Snake.”

Choose one student to stand inside the home of the snake. They will be the first part of the boa constrictor. All other students surround the area.

The students outside the home of the snake skip around the perimeter. The boa constrictor inside tries to tag those on the outside. Anyone who gets tagged must step inside and become part of the boa. The two students must join hands. They work together to tag more students, using only their free hand (the two must hold hands the entire time).

As students get tagged, the boa grows.

The game is over when only one student is left on the outside. You can start a new game by having this person beginning as the new boa.
Alternatives/Modifications

You can have the students practice different modes of movement. For example, instead of skipping, students can run, jog, gallop, etc.
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