Technology Wins the Game comprehension

What do sports engineers do once they identify a problem in a sport?

• They change the rules in the sport.

• They come up with a possible solution.

• They look for problems in a different sport.

• They ask other engineers their opinions about the problem.

How were tennis rackets FIRST made?

• from wood 
• from metal
• from plastic and rubber 
• from many combined materials 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Why was 1975 an important year for the Boston Marathon?

• It was the first year for the race.
• It was the first time runners ran on a track.
• An athlete in a wheelchair won the race. 
• They have longer spikes on the soles. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

According to the section "A History of Running Shoes," which is the CORRECT order these were used?

• sandals, running shoes with spikes, rubber sneakers, barefoot

• barefoot, sandals, rubber sneakers, running shoes with spikes

• barefoot, sandals, running shoes with spikes, rubber sneakers

• sandals, barefoot, running shoes with spikes, rubber sneakers

How are long jumpers' shoes DIFFERENT from other runners' shoes?

• They have extra rubber supports.
• They have spikes in the front only.
• They have cleats instead of spikes.
• They have longer spikes on the soles. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What are special safety features in skiers' clothing used for?

• To make skiers ski faster.

• To make skiers' clothing glow in the dark.

• To help find the skiers' location.

• To help skiers' change direction while skiing.

What was the LAST thing added to football helmets?

• a face mask
• more plastic
• extra padding
• a computer chip 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

What were tennis balls filled with?

• horsehair and wool

• jelly and jams

• mercury and lead paint

• metal

The poles used in pole vaulting used to be made of...

• wood and bamboo

• cloth with rubber

• spikes on sticks

• elephant tusks

People who play sports, exercise, or do a physical activity are called...

• couch potatoes

• apple farmers

• students

• athletes