Winter Olympics
What season does the Winter Olympics happen?
Winter
A bobsled team accidentally crashed halfway through their run. What size problem is this? What is a potential solution for this problem?
What do curling players slide across the ice?
Stone
Why is hockey a popular sport in Canada?
It is very cold & snowy.
There is a lot of ice on ponds/lakes in the winter.
Jim plays hockey on the team for his school. Jim gets to practice and realizes he does not have his helmet that he needs to wear during practice. Is this a small, medium, or large problem? What should Jim do?
Medium - he needs the helmet to play and not get hurt
He could borrow an extra helmet or call his mom to bring his helmet.
When is the next Winter Olympics?
Next year February 4-February 20
What are the sledding events in the Winter Olympics?
Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton
How many players are on a team?
4 players
The Winter Olympics ice skating finals are tomorrow, but the ice skating rink has melted! Is this a small, medium, or large problem? What is a solution for this problem?
Large - They can't have the final event without the skating rink, and it is hard to re-freeze a large rink in a day.
They could use a different ice skating rink.
Where will the next Winter Olympics happen?
Beijing, China
Which sledding events are a team sport?
Bobsledding
A curling team has eight stones and four players per team. They try to get as many stones as possible to the target. The team with the highest number of points wins the game. How many stones does a team have?
Eight
Name a 3 pieces of hockey equipment
Helmet, gloves, pads, skates, hockey stick, mouth guard, gloves, neck guard
Small - She still did well and competed in the olympics, but she did not get a medal like she wanted to.
She can congratulate the winners and keep practicing for next time.
How often do the Winter Olympics occur?
Every 4 years
What tropical country has a bobsled team?
Jamaica
Your teammate is sad because they did not play well in the game last weekend. What could you do or say to help him feel better?
You could say "I'm sorry you are upset about your game, I'm sure you'll do better next time."
What country is hockey most popular?
Canada
The announcer said he was blown away by the hockey game. What did he mean?
He was surprised about how well they did in the game.
The hockey player dropped the ball by not practicing or working out before the Olympics. He did not get much playing time during games as a result. What does "dropped the ball" mean?
He made an error, he missed the opportunity to practice and get better so he could play
Being a good bobsled team requires a lot of practice and skill. What does require mean?
Require means to need something, so to be a good team, they need to practice.
Where was curling first played?
Scotland
How many teams are in the NHL?
31
The hockey game was down to the wire in the final minutes of the game. What does "down to the wire" mean?
It is a very close game that is about to end.