Leopards and Cod Game
Learning Objectives/Lesson GoalsStudents will learn that Leopard Seals hunt Arctic Cod. Students will also develop listening skills and a sense of boundaries.
WHEREOutside
WHOClassroom Volunteers
MATERIALS
ACTIVITIESBefore the Game:
  • Explain to players that the leopard(s) will say “fishy, fishy come out and play,” and all cod will begin walking across the play area.

  • Be sure all players know cod will run to the other side when the leopard(s) say(s), “Leopard attack!”

  • Remind all players to be aware of their surroundings so that they do not run into others.

  • Remind players that all taggers will use safe, light-touch tags, or butterfly tags.

How to Play:

  • Identify who will be the leopard(s), either a player or the leader. Everyone else will be cod.

  • The leopard stands in the middle of the play area and says,”Fishy, fishy, come out and play.” The cod slowly walk towards the leopard.

  • At any time, the leopard can yell, “Leopard attack!” At which point, the cod must run to the opposite boundary line without being tagged.

  • If a cod is tagged, s/he also becomes a leopard.

  • When there is only one or two cod left, they become the leopards in the next round