PASSING SHIPS

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STORYLINE
Today we are playing Passing Ships. In this game, you are all ships trying to cross the ocean safely. Your goal is to make it to the other side without being taken over by a pirate (tagger).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as the pirate.
• Before the game begins, line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• I will call out a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ statement (Do you have a pet? Did you eat breakfast this morning? Are you wearing shoes? Have you ever been to the beach?).
• If you answer, “Yes” you must run to the end line without being tagged.
• If you answer, “No” you stay on the baseline.
• You have three seconds to leave the baseline after I call out the statement.
• If you are tagged or go out-of-bounds, you become a pirate the next round.
• We will begin a new game once there are no ships left.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach: Use general ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ statements so most students can participate.
• Safety: Remind students to keep their heads up when crossing to avoid bumping into others.
• Discussion: Ask students to share what they learned they had in common with other classmates.