Book 28, Question 142 · Video
How did the game of lacrosse begin?
Lacrosse began with Indigenous peoples in North America, who played versions of it for hundreds of years. The games could involve many players and last a long time, and they were important in many communities. Settlers later wrote down rules and modern lacrosse grew from them. In Canada, lacrosse is recognized as the national summer sport. Players use a stick with a net to pass the ball.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How did the game of lacrosse begin?
The Big Idea
Lacrosse is a fast game with netted sticks! How did it begin? Let's go back in time.
Indigenous Roots
Step one: Indigenous Roots. Lacrosse began with Indigenous peoples in North America, who played it for hundreds of years. Games could involve many players and last a long time.
Important Games
Step two: Important Games. The games were important in many communities. Settlers later wrote down rules, and modern lacrosse grew from them.
Today
Step three: Today. In Canada, lacrosse is recognized as the national summer sport. Players use a stick with a net to catch, carry, and pass the ball.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Long handle. Catches the ball. Small and hard. Pass to win.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Some Indigenous nations still use traditional wooden sticks. Canada's national summer sport. Played for hundreds of years. Games had many players.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Tape a paper plate to the end of a ruler. Bend the plate a little to make a scoop. Toss a soft ball to a partner. Try to catch it in your scoop. Can you pass it back and forth?
Outro
Lacrosse began with Indigenous peoples in North America, who played it for hundreds of years. Modern rules grew from those games, and today lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport, played with a netted stick. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!