Quizzes / Word Games The Fishing Quiz

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1 Facilitator Diversional Therapist, Lifestyle / Activity Staff or Volunteer Objective of Activity Mental Stimulation and to minimise cognitive decline. Capability Verbal communication skills and ability to share long term memories in a group setting Environment Lounge area Equipment Question sheet of the Fishing Quiz Instructions Divide residents into 2 teams. Ask residents to choose a name for their team e.g. The Sharks or The Mackerels Put the team names on the white board. Ask the questions one at a time, mark which team answers the question correct on the whiteboard for all to see (and give motivation to beat the others). The team with the most right wins bragging rights. (or you may like to arrange a prize for the winners) Copyright All Rights Reserved 1

2 1. What word is used to describe a person who fishes for pleasure? Angler 2. What name is given to a person who sells fish? Fishmonger 3. What do we mean when we say like a fish out of water? Out of one s proper or usual surroundings 4. name four or more pieces of equipment needed for angling. Rod, reel, hooks, sinkers, line, float etc 5. What is Berley? Bait which is spread on the water by fisherman to attract fish 6. Name three or more types of bait for angling. Prawns, worms, squid, crab, pipis etc 7. The name of this song tells us which seafood Mollie Malone, the fish monger, sold in Dublin s fair city. Cockles and Mussels 8. Give the names of four or more fish beginning with the letter S. Sole, Shark, Salmon, Snapper, Sardine, Silver Perch, Spanish Mackerel etc 9. What is trawling? Fishing with a net dragged along the sea bed 10. In the gospel story of the loaves and fishes, how many fish did the small boy have? Two 2

3 11. What is meant when we say neither fish nor fowl? Not anything particularly or recognisable 12. What is the name given to the process of farming any seafood commercially under controlled conditions? Aquaculture 13. What is the edible flesh of a shark called, especially in Victoria Australia? Flake 14. What is a lure? A device used to attract fish 15. What do we mean when we say someone drinks like a fish? They drink to much (alcohol) 16. What name is given to a fishhook dressed to look like an insect? Fly 17. Name two types of fish which may be caught using a fly? Salmon and Trout 18. What do we mean by a bag limit? The maximum number - by law - of fish in the possession of one person. The number varies according to the type of fish. 19. How are crayfish and lobsters caught? In a pot 3

4 20. What is the difference between a crayfish and a lobster? A crayfish has eight legs and lives in freshwater, a lobster has ten 21. What does a pretty kettle of fish mean? Trouble or confusion 22. Give the names of three or more fish beginning with the letter M Marlin, Mullet, Mackerel, Mulloway etc 23. What name is given to the high waterproof boots used by fisherman? Waders 24. From which song, in which well known musical, does the following line come from? The fish are jumpin and the cotton is high. Summertime from the musical Porgy and Bess 25. What do we mean by other fish to fry? Other matters needing attention 26. He was famous as a big game fisherman but also as a radio and television quiz master. What was his name? Bob Dyer 27. Name a fish beginning with the letter B which is found in the northern waters of Australia. Barramundi 28. Which star sign is denoted to fish? Pisces 4

5 29. What name is given to a pond or tank in which living fish and water plants are kept and shown? Aquarium 30. What is Bouillabaisse? Fish Soup 5

6 Goals of Activity PHYSICAL: Maintain sitting posture and balance Encourage walking to group if ambulant SENSORY: Maximise the use of auditory and visual skills Reduce risk of sensory isolation by utilising senses: hearing and vision COGNITIVE: Maintain alertness and concentration span and attention skills Utilize comprehension and broad thinking skills Stimulate residual mental abilities to optimise cognitive functioning Promote visualisation skills Maintain/build alertness and concentration span Prompts past learned skills of a familiar nature Stimulate long-term memories COMMUNICATION: Maintain social interaction and motivation to communicate within the group Expression should be encouraged to maintain skills at both a simple and more complex level of communication Stimulate and motivate social contact and communication skills, especially relation to the group Maintain verbal and non-verbal skills SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: Provide an avenue for interaction with fellow residents to promote and maintain social skills Facilitate feelings of self-worth; increase self-esteem by promoting self-expression of one s own ideas and current affairs Promote a sense of belonging, feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, especially on completion of quiz or word game Peer support and encouragement, self-expression and assistance are provided in an enjoyable group environment Reduce risk of social isolation Maintain past interests, promote a sense of well-being Increase self-esteem with group participation Have fun Copyright All Rights Reserved 6

7 Residents Who Regularly Attend: Comments/ Prompts/Assistance Required: Name of Person Completing Form: Signature : Designation : Date : Plan is to be reviewed annually or as required. Date Revised: Copyright All Rights Reserved 7