Understanding Sports Vocabulary and Concepts

This video tutorial introduces third graders to vocabulary words in the context of lesson 11, 'Technology Wins the Game'. It covers eight key words: contribute, athletes, improve, power, process, flexible, fraction, and compete. Each word is explained with its part of speech, definition, and usage in a sentence. The lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of these words and their application in various contexts.

What does the word 'contribute' mean in the context of a team?

• To take away from the team's effort

• To lead the team

• To give your part towards a group effort

• To observe the team's activities

Who is considered an athlete?

• A person who coaches a team

• A person trained in or good at physical exercises, games, or sports

• Someone who writes about sports

• Someone who watches sports

How do athletes achieve success in their sport?

• By training hard

• By resting frequently

• By watching others

• By avoiding practice

What does the word 'improve' mean?

• To get better

• To stop trying

• To stay the same

• To get worse

What helps tennis players improve?

• Coaching

• Ignoring their coach

• Avoiding practice

• Playing less

In sports, what does 'power' refer to?

• The strength or ability to do something

• The rules of the game

• The number of players on a team

• The equipment used in the game

What is an example of using power in sports?

• Sitting on the bench

• Hitting the ball out of the park

• Watching the game

• Cheering for the team

What is a 'process'?

• An unexpected event

• A single step in a task

• A series of steps needed to do something

• A random action

What is an example of a process?

• Sleeping

• Reading a book

• Watching a movie

• Making a bicycle

What does 'flexible' mean?

• Heavy and immovable

• Rigid and unbending

• Fragile and breakable

• Easily bent or bendable