In this game you will learn about 10 different animals and how their leather / fur is used to benefit people.
Remember animals were put on the earth for us to use and we need to take care of these resources wisely.
You will use your EYES & HANDS & Smarts to match 10 sets together
STEPS
1. Each team gets a box of 10 toy animals
2. Each team gets a set of 10 “ interesting facts sheet”
Match the Intetesting Facts with the corresponding animal
3. Find the matching pelt / skin for each animal
4. Find the matching item made from the leather or fur of each animal
For example, a Fact Sheet may state:
-Wolverine fur is very soft and durable and moisture / water will not freeze to it. These characteristics make it an excellent fur trim for cold weather parkas worn in extreme cold climates like the artic & antartica.
-Lets say you found a winter coat hood with fur on the table - this is probably a match!
- Can you find the toy animal Wolverine!??
-Now lastly find the wolverine pelt (it will probably be a similar color to the toy and you read it will be soft, right?)
Congrats - you matched a set!
These animal pelts / toys / leather & fur items are used for presentations to youth. It has taken years to develop the collection - please be respectful and careful. And have fun learning and exploring as you handle the various pelts / items.
G’day mate!
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Pictures from the event (Boy Scouts of America Camporee) -
- A QR code was used to teach the youth about the game
- About 150-180 youth partipated in the Animal Matching Game
- About 75 leather name tags were created
Breakfast
Animals Down Under matching game - 4 teams, one per table
Youth also made leather name tags
Some youth learned how to condition leather boots
