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
King or Queen of the Jewels (Europe) 1 - 3
Equipment Needs 4 hula hoops or chalk; bean bags, balls, or bowling pins to put in each hoop
Facility/Playground Needs Blacktop, field, or multipurpose room
Lesson Objective (Psychomotor and/or Cognitive):

chasing, fleeing, running, dodging
Teaching Hints:

There is a lot of strategy involved in this game. If a thief is moving in on one side, and the king or queen goes for them, another thief could move in on the other side.
Description:

Set up four hula hoops (or make four circles with chalk) in each corner of the activity area. Put one bean bag (or whatever you choose to use) in the center of the hoop. This is the jewel.

Choose one student to be either the king or queen of each of the hula hoops. Their job is to protect or guard the “jewel” inside the hoop.

The king or queen guards the jewel by standing outside of the hoop.

The rest of the students are thieves. They move around the hoops and try to steal the jewels.

The king or queen should tag any thief who tries to steal from them. If a thief is tagged before he or she steps inside of the hoop, they are out. You can also choose to just have the player continue.

If a thief makes it safely into the hoop without being tagged, they are the new king or queen. They will trade places and jobs with the old king or queen.
Alternatives/Modifications

Depending on the number of students playing, you may need to add or subtract the number of kings and queens.
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