Lesson 5: Bocce & Croquet

When participating in Bocce or Croquet, how can the ground affect your "shot"?

Pallino, Wicket, Mallet, Roquet, Deadness

Standard 2 (Applies knowledge of strategies and tactics).

(DOK 2) In Bocce, why might you choose to knock an opponent's ball away rather than trying to get your own closer to the pallino?

(DOK 3) Analyze how the "terrain" (grass height, bumps) changes your force production when using a mallet or rolling a ball.

Outdoor education serves as a bridge between physical fitness and real-world resilience. Beyond the health benefits—such as reduced stress and improved mood—these activities teach problem-solving and risk management in unpredictable environments. Skills like map reading, teamwork, and environmental stewardship translate directly to adult life, fostering independence and a lifelong appreciation for sustainable living.

Backyard games are not competitive.

Group students of differing abilities
Group students of like abilities
Adjust the distance of the goals (Wicket/Pallino)

Students will demonstrate and explain the strategy they choose put their team in a better position to win.

Bocce balls

Croquet sets