Whitefish Dunes State Park
The Games People Play
Playing games has been an important social activity throughout history. Through discussion, students will discover the similarities and differences between today's games and those enjoyed by past generations. They will play some Native American games to learn about their materials, tools, and techniques. Then, students will put their knowledge to work by developing a game of their own using natural objects.
| Grades | 5-6 |
| Time of Year | April - November |
| Length of Program | 1 hour |
| Maximum Number of Students | 25 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/15 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Social Studies
- A.8.8 Describe how people interact with the physical environment
See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table format [PDF 18KB].
Special Instructions
The program is entirely an outdoor program. Dress in layers because the park is at least 10-15 degrees cooler than inland temperatures. Windbreakers are also a suggestion. This program can be combined with People of the Dunes.
Additional resources
Native American Video can be checked out as a pre or post activity.
Contact
Carolyn Rock
Whitefish Dunes State Park
3275 Clark Lake Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone (920) 823-2400
Fax (920) 823-2640
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