Two teams—the environmentalists and herons—play four rounds of the game, Oh Heron. Using hand symbols to represent food, shelter, and water, players locate their match to produce more herons while those unmatched decompose. 

Concepts

ecosystems, the environment, animals, food, water, shelters, living things, basic needs

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Coordinate a time to play during your physical eduction period; plan with the P.E. teacher if applicable 
• Pause instruction when learners are in need of a brain break, play one round of the game to refresh their minds  

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a large space for movement 
• The lesson is the fifth of 17 items in a unit all about ecosystems 

Pros

• Gives the option to finish the lesson in one or two days
• Includes cooperative learning strategies 
• Lesson plan is detailed and easy to follow 

Cons

• None