E-sports offer a more inclusive playing field, but do they count as real sports? Two Choices advisers weigh in.
Read opposing viewpoints and take a side; evaluate e-sports’ impact on players; research careers available in the e-sports industry
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Read opposing viewpoints and take a side; evaluate e-sports’ impact on players; research careers available in the e-sports industry
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
NHES 2: Evaluate the impact of technology on personal, family, and community health
CASEL COMPETENCY: Responsible decision-making
KEY VOCAB
debilitating, sedentary, connoisseurs, cognitive
Lesson Plan: Are E-Sports Real Sports?
E-sports offer a more inclusive playing field, but do they count as real sports? Two Choices advisers weigh in.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Is playing an e-sport the same as playing a traditional sport?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NHES 7
CASEL Competency: Responsible decision-making
Athletes get injured whether they play a traditional sport or an e-sport. Using the WARM UP E-ATHLETES worksheet, students will research suggested exercises for gamers and e-athletes. Then they’ll take what they learned and use it to create an informative flyer for their peers. (Click here to see all your Skill Builders.)
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
NHES 3
CASEL Competency: Responsible decision-making
There is an increasing need for people who want to work in e-sports. Using our research guide, students will dig deeper to discover what A FUTURE IN E-SPORTS has to offer. Have them choose two viable careers in the industry and write an enticing job posting for one of them. (Click here to see all your Skill Builders.)
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