Basketball - Explanation

Knowledge Questions:

1. Where and when was the game of basketball devised? It was made in the USA and made in 1891
2. What is another name for bouncing the ball along the ground? Dribbling
3. Can there ever be a draw in a game of basketball ? Yes there can be

Comprehension Questions:

     4.   In total, how many players are on the court at one time? 5

     5.   Name four skills involved in basketball. Chest pass,over head pass,dribble,long pass

     6.   How does the referee communicate signals? they use their hands to give signals to the team

Application Questions:

     7.   Would basketball be a good game for someone short to play? Maybe because it depends if they have a good powerful shot

     8.   What question would you ask an international referee about the signals made during

           the game? I would ask them what the point of making signals are when he could just tell them what to do

Thinking beyond

Analysis: What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having amateur,

professional and international rules? You could make one tiny mistake before you take the winning shot and get disqualified  

Synthesis: Create a new game using basketball as a starting idea. You can make a game where you have to wear roller skates and you run with the basketball and try though it through a hoop that is in front of you and there can be a goalkeeper and you can snatch the ball off people.   

Evaluation: Do you think introducing games from other countries is a good or a bad thing? I think it is a good thing that games from other countries are good because it gives us more cool options.