Globalsport/Spaces Places

= Rugby World Cup: Spaces and Places =

= Introductory activity - what's in a name? =

When we start to look at places where people gather to watch sport, we need to have a look at the different names that these places are called. Generally an arena is the term used to describe a place where people meet to watch a cultural activity - for example, a rock concert. The term stadium is generally used to describe a place where sport is played. A venue is a term used to describe any place where people gather for any reason for example, a wedding, social, conference or game. Usually arenas and stadiums are very large and the biggest one in the world holds 120,000 people. Could you find out where this stadium is? Let's look at some pictures of stadiums to become familiar with their design features that make it possible to hold large amounts of people at any one time..

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Identify 3 design features of a stadium
Examine this photo and think about the following questions

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 * What is the name of the shape of the stadium?
 * Why do you think it is shaped like this?
 * Where do the players play? Why is this?
 * Can you identify where people can enter or exit the Stadium?
 * Why is it important to know where your exits are?

= Location, Location, Location  =

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A stadium treasure hunt
Throughout the country there are 13 stadiums and 12 locations where the Rugby World Cup games are being played. Your group have been given the role of 'stadium hunters' and you have one hour to identify and find a picture of each of the stadium names and their locations.

Helpful hints: Computer generated research: Classroom based research:
 * Use your researching skills on the internet
 * Organise your group so that someone records the information as you find it.
 * Start a new folder to put your pictures into.
 * Read the information that your Teacher gives you
 * Allocate jobs in your group to manage the photos, recording information and checking the results.

Presenting your information
Present your findings using one of the options below. Which ever one you choose, your presentation must include at least one named image of each stadium and a map showing the location. }}
 * A wall poster, brochure or equivalent or
 * An electronic format of your choice such as a Powerpoint, Keynote, podcast or slideshow

= Our journey to the Rugby World Cup  =

Your country is hosting an International Sporting event and your group has been given tickets and enough money to cover the costs of attending a game at one of the playing venues. Your group will be asked to design a trip to this venue that will involve some accomodation and travel options, one related activity to do in the location and some research into your nominated venues history and environment. There is a prize for the group that can find all the cheapest travel and accomodation options.

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Competition for the venue
Your group now has the opportunity to compete for tickets for the World Cup in 2011. There is a mix and match quiz below. You will have 15 minutes to match the venue with the location and then try and match the 'no. of games that will be played' at each stadium as well. Complete this quiz on a separate piece of paper and hand it to the teacher with your group name at the top. The group with the highest number of right answers will be the first to choose which venue they will be going.



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Planning the journey
Now that you have completed the quiz and have been allocated a venue as your destination, you will now need to complete the following steps: }}
 * Decide how you will get to your venue - look at land travel and air travel options
 * Decide where you could stay for one night - look at a camping ground or back packers and a Motel or Hotel
 * Decide what activity you could do at your location - look at visiting a museum, mountain biking, horse riding, bungy jumping etc
 * Find out about the history of your venue
 * Find out about how your venue was designed to protect the surrounding environment from noise and excess traffic

= Presenting your information =

Once you have collected your data about your Venue, you will need to organise it into an easy to present format for the class to understand. Your presentation should take about 20 minutes for your group

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Choosing a presentation method
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 * Using an electronic presentation method. You could take this opportunity to learn about Google Earth or use a standalone software such as Microsoft PowerPoint/Keynote or Movie Maker/iMovie
 * Students using a physical display method can take some time planning how best to present their information using physical resources such as a poster, pamphlet, flip chart, display or book.

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Google Earth - useful information
Choosing to use Google Earth to present your information will allow you the opportunity to create an entire trip from your beginning location to your Venue Destination. It is possible to build layers for your accomodation and activities and also to narrate the journey online. We recommend you familiarise yourselves with Google Earth using the Help and Tutorial facility. }}

= Evaluating your journey =