Why do you think people spend money on souvenirs at games? Are they worth it?
Answers will vary - memories, showing team loyalty, collection, gift.
What is this and what is it's purpose?
Stadium - A large building/place for sports
Why do people visit a souvenir shop?
To find their seat
To buy snacks
To remember the game
To check scores
Which item would you most likely NOT find at a snack bar?
Hot dogs
Baseball cap
Cotton candy
French fries
Why do some fans paint their faces at a game?
To stay warm
To show team spirit
To look scary
To hide their identity
Why do you think fans cheer so loudly? How does it affect the players?
Answers will vary
How can you show support for your team?
By cheering for them
Imagine you're a famous sports player. What kind of sign would you want your fans to hold for you?
Answers will vary
Why do you think some people are so emotional about sports? Is that a good or bad thing?
Answers will vary
If you could make one change to improve the stadium experience, what would it be?
Answers will vary - comfier seats, cheaper snacks, better view, music, free souvenirs.
What might you see in a crowd?
yelling and clapping - supporting their team
Which of the following can be BOTH a verb and a noun
Snack
Cheer
Stadium
ticket
What do players do during the game?
Compete and try to win
Why do fans like sitting near the field?
They can see everything clearly
Which one is a souvenir?
Face paint
Poster
Hot dog
Scoreboard
What would you do if your team was losing badly - cheer louder, stay quiet, or leave early? Why?
Answers will vary
Is it better to watch a game at the stadium or at home on TV? Explain your answer.
Answers will vary - food, cost, crowd, comfort
You see fans holding signs, wearing team shirts and clapping. What are they doing?
Supporting their team
Getting a souvenir
Booing
Buying food
What can help fans feel part of the game?
Eating quietly
Wearing team colors
Leaving early
Sitting a the back
What is something you might hear in a stadium?
Answers will vary
What do you think is the most exciting part of going to a sports game?
Possible answers: cheering with others, seeing favorite players, eating snacks, feeling the energy
What would make a sports game boring for you
Answers will vary - no crowd energy, slow pace, bad view, bad weather
What is this and what does it help you do?
Scoreboard - It helps you know the score
If you miss the scoreboard, how might you know the score?
Look at your ticket
Buy a hot dog
Ask another fan
Leave the stadium
Why might someone hold a sign at a game?
To block the sun
To order food
To show love for their team
To find their friend
What would you do if you lost your ticket right before entering the stadium?
Answers will vary
Which of these shows someone is a serious fan?
Arriving late
Yawning during the game
Painting their face and shouting
Wearing regular clothes
What is this and what is it's purpose?
Ticket - To get into the stadium
Why is food sold at games?
To make money / So people can eat.
What might a fan do after the game ends?
Answers will vary - Go home, talk about the game with friends etc