Have them stand as long as they can, without holding on to anything to keep their balance. Add other activities as you think necessary. What might your life be like if you had to walk, move, etc. To be successful explorers, they should have at least five items in each category, and have sketched one item in their notebook. Allow as much time as is necessary.
Students can use their lists to write haiku or their sketch to do a black ink painting.
You may have to provide some background on the haiku and Japanese ink painting, but most students are familiar with haiku, and most will have painted at some time in their lives. These are very nice items to have for open house, conferences, etc. This activity is a good introductory lesson for geography or history, or a lesson on discrimination or prejudice. Give each student an apple or rock, and tell them that this is their new friend. They will have five minutes to get acquainted with their friend, to learn its name, its life history, etc.