Carl Lewis Athletics 2000

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/carl-lewis-athletics-2000

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. What is the game title?Carl Lewis Athletics 2000
2. What is the developer?Planet Interactive Development
3. How many events are in the decathlon in the game?There are ten events: 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m, 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500m.
4. What kind of controls does the game use?Sprints and hurdles use button mashing to build momentum, while field events like shot put, discus, javelin, and pole vault need precise timing for power and trajectory.

Decathlon: A combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events for men.
Track and Field: A sport encompassing running, jumping, and throwing disciplines, often contested at athletic stadiums.
Handheld Gaming Console: A portable electronic device designed for playing video games, featuring an integrated screen and controls.
Sports Simulation: A genre of video games that attempts to realistically simulate the sport it represents.