Traditional games of South Africa

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/traditional-games-of-south-africa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Traditional games of South Africa?Estimated at over 60.4 million people, reflecting a diverse demographic makeup
2. What is Morabaraba and why is it special?Morabaraba is a traditional South African board game that uses strategy like chess but with its own unique rules. It helps kids think ahead, plan moves, and solve problems.
3. How do kids play Diketo and what skills does it teach?In Diketo, players toss and catch small stones as quickly as they can. This game sharpens hand‑eye coordination, quick reflexes, and spatial awareness.

Biomes: Large naturally occurring communities of flora and fauna occupying a major area, such as forest or tundra.
Pedagogical Value: The educational worth or usefulness of something in teaching and learning processes.
Social Cohesion: The ability of a society to embrace and support the diverse identities and experiences of all its members.