Pioneer Olympics

Title: "Pioneer Olympics"

Topics: Pioneer and Rural Life; Agriculture; Childhood Suggested Grade Level: 4-8 Required Time: 60-90 minutes Description: Through a series of games and friendly team competition, students will learn what activities 19th century Monroe County children participated in. This program combines many of the kid-favorite games and activities from our other programs along with some new ones into a fun-filled, interactive experience that will be sure to get students up and moving.

Goals:

• Compare and contrast students’ lives today with the lives of 19th century children
• Relate to rural life in Monroe County during the late 19th century
• Promote teamwork and good sportsmanship

E.8.3 Describe the ways in which local, regional, and ethnic cultures may influence the everyday lives of people

Physical Education Performance Standards Related to the Program
Grades 6-8

5:3:A4 Follows and listens to all directions and asks for help when needed.

5:3:A6 Demonstrates self-control during conflict (e.g. peer conflicts or an official’s decision)

5:3:A7 Identifies and practices ethical behavior

5:3:B1 Handles situations in an appropriate manner (e.g., calls by officials, boundary lines, etc.) when participating in team sports.

5:3:B2 Demonstrates cooperation and support of students of different gender, race, ethnicity, and ability in a physical activity setting

5:3:B4 Demonstrates positive social interaction while in a physical activity setting (e.g., the student gives another student a high five after making a great shot in basketball).

5:3:B6 Demonstrates cooperation skills needed to accomplish group/team goals in both cooperative and competitive activities.

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