TRADITIONAL GAMES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

What is the definition of a game?

• An activity that is done without an external purpose, just for fun

• An activity that is done to gain social recognition

• An activity that is done to compete with others

• An activity that is done to earn money

What is the definition of a traditional game?

• Activities created as a response to human beings´need for fun and which, in general, are specific to an area

• Activities that is done to gain social recognition

• Activities that is done to compete with others

• Activities that is done to earn money

What are the rules of a game?

• Tips to improve in a game

• Rules that constantly change

• Instructions that tell us how to win a game

• Norms that help us define behavior and how we should act in a specific situation

What is a tradition?

• An activity carried out to compete with others

• An activity carried out to win prizes

• An activity carried out for fun

• The oral transmission of historical events, knowledge, beliefs, practices, and customs

What are the main characteristics of traditional games?

• They involve a lot of participation, are fun and do not require special skills

• They involve little participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve a lot of participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve little participation, are fun and do not require special skills

What are the main characteristics of traditional games?

• People in each area have changed the rules or the original name, some games are in danger of disappearing

• They involve little participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve a lot of participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve little participation, are fun and do not require special skills

What are the main characteristics of traditional games?

• They permit you to play with unconventional equipment

  They have lasted over time (they have been passed from generation to generation)

  Some games are in danger of disappearing

• They involve little participation, are boring and require special skills

• They develop your imagination and creativity

  and people in each area have changed the rules or the original name slightly

• They are fun and they do not require any skills or special abilities

• They involve a lot of participation and the rules are very easy

What are the main characteristics of traditional games?

• They have lasted over time, they permit you to play with unconventional equipment,

• They involve little participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve a lot of participation, are boring and require special skills

• They involve little participation, are fun and do not require special skills

How is the game of tug of war played?

• Two teams pull on a rope and the team that crosses the line wins

• Two teams compete in a relay race

• Two teams play basketball and the one that scores the most baskets wins

• Two teams play soccer and the one that scores the most goals wins

Equipment of Tug of war game

• A thick rope measuring approximately 10 m

• A handkerchief to cover the eyes

• A bottle of water

• A stone and a pencil