Monsoon Relay Race

Learning Outcomes

1. The learner gains knowledge about Flora & Fauna found during Monsoon.
2. Develops love for nature.
3. Learns about values of team work, coordination and being goal oriented.

Description Of Activity

 How to play

Relay race ( Circuit Activity with different members of the team representing different animals found during monsoon)

1. 8 teams will be formed, each comprising of 4 children in each lane of the track.
2. Running length ( 100 meters ) will be fixed. Marking on the track will be done.
3. It member of the team will do Frog jumping , 2nd member to do Crawling, 3rd member to do Sliding and 4th member to do Duck walking. Each member will cover 25 meters.
4. As the whistle blows, the first member of the team will move ( Frog jumping) and pass the baton to the 2nd member of his/her team. He/she will move ( Crawling) and pass the baton to the 3rd member. The 3rd member will move ( Sliding/Slithering ) and pass the baton to the 4th member. He/ she will do Duck walking and cover the last 25 meters unto finishing point.
5. The team reaching the finishing point its will be the winner
6. 1st Member - 25 m, 2nd Member- 25 m, 3rd Member (Frog Jumping) (Crawling) 25 m, 4th Member 25 m     Finishing Point (Sliding/Slithering) (Duck Walking)

 

Variations

Instead of movements of these animals, the movements of other animals or insects can be included or even Flora ( swaying) can be included.

Coaching Tips

1. If possible, this lesson can be taken up during monsoon season to relate it with surroundings at that time . The students can be asked to identify the Flora available in school.
2. The learners can be told and guided about Rain Water Harvesting.

Equipment/Material Required

Marker ( lime powder),Measuring tape,Baton, Whistle