Every student can find a sport that fits their interests. From traditional to unusual, sports involve rules, an objective, and different strategies for winning. Wherever people gather, games are invented to entertain, fill in free time, and encourage participants to compete—even if it’s against yourself! This issue takes a quick trip around the world to uncover unusual and uncommon competitions like egg balancing, puzzle racing, cheese rolling, and apple floating! Discover unique games from across the globe, then think about a creative ‘outside-the-box’ competition in your own backyard. Let the unusual games begin!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about surprising sports around the world
- calculate sums to 20
- match visual details to identify puzzle pieces
- follow a code to locate facts about master puzzlers
- learn how to play Newspaper Ball
- identify good sportsmanship
- write about how to win even if you lose
- make a plan for outdoor fun with family or friends
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