Imagine playing Checkers, but each time a piece gets taken, it gets replaced the next turn - that is what Queah [pronounced Ku-YAH] is all about! This simple game has fascinated players for centuries and is sure to enthrall your students as well.

Category: Science

Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 7

$3.99

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Description

Liberian Queah, also known as Queah [Ku-YAH], is a traditional board game played in Liberia and other parts of West Africa. The game involves moving small stones or other objects around a board with the objective of capturing all of your opponent's pieces or blocking their moves. This activity provides an opportunity for students to learn the rules of the game and also explore geometric concepts such as right angles, adjacent spaces, and orthogonal movements.

Objectives
The students should be able to play a traditional board game called Queah.
Materials & Supplies
Large blue beads, Large red beads, White Cardstock, Printout: Queah board