Welcome to Esports
What does the word Esports stand for?
Electronic Sports
What does “PC” stand for?
Personal Computer
What kind of game is Rocket League?
A sports-style game that mixes soccer and cars.
What game was played in the 1980 Atari tournament that started competitive gaming?
Space Invaders.
What is digital citizenship?
Using technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully.
What is the #1 rule in our Esports classroom?
Which device is designed mainly for gaming?
Gaming consoles
What is a sandbox game?
A game that lets players build, explore, or create freely (like Minecraft).
Which country made StarCraft its national esport?
South Korea.
What does sportsmanship mean in gaming?
Showing respect and fairness, even when you lose.
Why is teamwork important in Esports?
Players must communicate, plan, and cooperate to win matches.
Name one input and one output device used for gaming.
Input: Keyboard or controller; Output: Monitor or speakers.
Name one difference between a sports game and a racing game.
Sports games simulate team competition; racing games focus on speed and driving.
What year did Twitch, the popular streaming platform, launch?
2011.
You see a player being mean in chat. What should you do?
Stay calm, don’t join in, and report the behavior if needed.
Give one example of good sportsmanship in an Esports match.
Saying “Good game” after losing or encouraging teammates after mistakes.
What does “LAN” stand for, and how was it used in early gaming?
Local Area Network; it allowed players to connect locally and play together without the internet.
If a player likes solving puzzles and thinking carefully, what genre might fit them best?
Puzzle or strategy genre.
Why was the Nintendo World Championship in 1990 important for Esports history?
It was one of the first large-scale gaming competitions in the U.S.
Your team is arguing during a match. How can you use communication to fix it?
Ask everyone to take turns talking and plan calmly.
Why do schools include Esports as part of education instead of just letting students play at home?
It teaches collaboration, leadership, technology, communication, and professionalism.
You’re setting up a school Esports event. What equipment and setup would you need to make sure it runs smoothly?
PCs/consoles, stable internet or LAN, headsets, controllers, chairs, and game software.
Explain how a Battle Royale game like Fortnite uses teamwork and communication to win.
Players must share information, plan moves, and cover each other to survive and reach victory.
How did streaming and platforms like Twitch change Esports?
They made Esports more accessible, created careers for gamers, and built huge global audiences.
Explain how being a good digital citizen can help both in gaming and real life.
It builds trust, teamwork, and responsibility that apply to school, work, and online communities.