Each group is assigned a game from a specific country to teach to the rest of the class. Students write about the similarities and differences in the games. A supplementary study of the cultures from which these games originate may be studied and compared. The group teaches the game to the class. Students write about the similarities in the games and cultures.
Students write about the differences in the game and cultures.
They should recognize the cultural heritage of their own families and understand that their classmates also have a cultural heritage that is important to them. They should have a beginning understanding of the concept of physical activity as a microcosm of modern culture and society and should recognize the role of physical activity in understanding the diversity in modern culture. The images of sport celebrities portrayed through the media often affect the behavior of those who watch or read about these celebrities. Students should compare and contrast the images portrayed by these athletes and comment on the effect the images have on their own behavior or the behavior of others their age. The student identifies both positive and negative sport celebrity behaviors.