PPG Paints Arena

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/ppg-paints-arena

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 PPG Paints Arena built?2010
2. What is the location?Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. What is the primary tenant?Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
4. Why is PPG Paints Arena special?It is the first LEED gold‑certified arena in the NHL, meaning it uses energy‑saving lights, water‑saving fixtures, and other green features.
5. How does PPG Paints Arena help the city?It sits in downtown Pittsburgh and brings many people to the area, helping the neighborhood grow and making more jobs.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): A globally recognized green building certification system that provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
Naming Rights: A financial agreement where a company pays for the right to have its name associated with a building, stadium, or event.
NHL (National Hockey League): The premier professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising 32 teams.
Arena Football League (AFL): A professional indoor American football league known for its fast-paced, high-scoring games.