Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concepts of hunting and gathering, and how it relates to health and physical education.

Materials and Prep

• None

Activities

1. Start by discussing with the student what hunting and gathering means. Explain that in the past, people used to rely on hunting and gathering food for survival.

2. Next, ask the student to imagine they are going on a hunting and gathering adventure in their backyard or a nearby park. Have them make a list of different things they might find while hunting and gathering.

3. After the list is complete, take the student outside and let them explore the area, pretending to hunt and gather. Encourage them to use their senses to observe their surroundings and identify potential items on their list.

4. Once they have finished their adventure, come back inside and have a discussion about the different things they found. Ask questions like "What did you see?", "What did you hear?", "What did you smell?", and "What did you touch?".

5. Finally, explain to the student that hunting and gathering can be a fun way to stay active and healthy. Emphasize the importance of being in nature, exploring, and using our bodies to move and gather resources.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Hunting and gathering means finding and collecting food and resources from nature."
• "In the past, people used to rely on hunting and gathering for survival."
• "Today, we have grocery stores and farms where we can buy food, but hunting and gathering can still be a fun activity."
• "When we go hunting and gathering, we use our senses to observe our surroundings."
• "We can see different plants and animals, hear the sounds of nature, smell the fresh air, and touch different textures."
• "Hunting and gathering helps us stay active and healthy by getting us outside and moving our bodies."
• "It's important to respect nature and only take what we need when hunting and gathering."