Walter Pyramid

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/walter-pyramid

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 Walter Pyramid built?1994
2. What is the location?California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, California
3. What is the seating capacity?4,000
4. Why does the Walter Pyramid look like a pyramid?The pyramid shape was chosen to make the arena stand out from typical stadiums and to create a memorable, modern landmark.
5. Which sports are played at the Walter Pyramid?It is the home court for the university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams and its volleyball teams.

Collegiate Sports: Athletic competitions organized and participated in by students at colleges and universities.
Architectural Anomaly: A building or structure that is unusual or different from others of its kind.
Home-Court Advantage: A benefit gained by playing in one's own venue, often due to crowd support and familiarity.