Introduction
Have you ever wondered how kids in other countries play games? Around the world, children enjoy sports and activities that reflect their culture, traditions, and environment. In this WebQuest, you will explore games from different cultures and discover how they are similar to or different from your own experiences.
Task
You will:
- Research one game from another country
- Work in a small group
- Create a short presentation or poster
- Teach your classmates how to play the game
Process
- Choose a country (teacher-approved list)
- Use the websites below to research:
- Rules of the game
- Equipment needed
- Cultural importance
- Complete your worksheet
- Create a poster or slideshow
- Teach the class your game
- https://www.topendsports.com/world/lists/popular-sport-by-country.htm
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
- https://www.ducksters.com
Evaluation
Students will be graded on:
- Participation (20%)
- Research accuracy (25%)
- Presentation (25%)
- Cultural understanding (30%)
Conclusion
What did you learn about other cultures? How are games around the world similar or different from yours?
Credits
References
Chisholm, I. M. (1998). Six elements for technology integration in multicultural classrooms. Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education, 7(2), 247-268.
Teacher Page
This lesson is culturally relevant because it aligns with Chisholm (1998) by promoting:
- Cultural awareness: Students explore global traditions through games
- Inclusivity: Multiple cultures are represented and valued
- Student connection: Students relate learning to play and physical activity
- Critical thinking: Students compare cultural similarities and differences
By engaging students in culturally diverse physical activities, this WebQuest encourages respect, empathy, and global understanding while connecting learning to students’ real-world experiences.