Sports movements that changed New Zealand

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210533

Room 4 planted a garden behind their classroom. They watered the seeds, pulled out weeds, and watched small green shoots appear. Some plants grew vegetables, and others grew bright flowers. The children measured the plants each week and wrote down what they noticed. By the end of the term, the garden had changed a lot. The class learned that plants need care, sunlight, and time to grow well.

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Did You Know?

What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?
Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • professional Being paid to do a job or sport. Rugby players became professional and earned money for playing.
  • diversity Having many different types of people or things. New Zealand's diversity in sports makes it unique and strong.
  • movement A group of people working together for a common goal. The women's sport movement has improved opportunities for female athletes.
  • Thinking Question

    How do you think sports can help bring people together?

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