Beijing National Stadium

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/beijing-national-stadium

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Beijing National Stadium built?Groundbreaking: December 2003. Completion: June 2008
2. How big is Beijing National Stadium?204,000 square meters
3. What is the location?Olympic Green, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
4. What is the capacity?80,000 permanent seats; expandable to 91,000+ with temporary seating
5. What is the Beijing National Stadium also called?It is also known as the Bird's Nest, a famous stadium in Beijing.
6. Why is the stadium called the Bird's Nest?Its steel structure looks like a nest made of interwoven wires, giving it that name.

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Architectural Icon: A building or structure that is widely recognized and admired for its design and cultural significance.
Structural Integrity: The ability of a building or structure to withstand loads and stresses without collapsing.
Socio-Economic: Relating to or involving both social and economic factors.