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Commonwealth Games 2026 Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: We are learning to identify key facts about the Commonwealth Games 2026 and consider social impacts.

Success criteria: I can choose the best answer and explain one social or environmental impact.

1. Where is the main host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Auckland, New Zealand

Victoria, Australia

Gold Coast, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Answer: Victoria, Australia

2. Which sport is traditionally a core part of the Commonwealth Games programme?

Cricket

Athletics (track and field)

American football

Baseball

Answer: Athletics (track and field)

3. Which of these is a likely social benefit of hosting the Games?

Improved public facilities and community programmes

Complete isolation of local communities

Total removal of public transport

Persistent decline in tourism

Answer: Improved public facilities and community programmes

4. Check all that apply: Which groups should be consulted when planning cultural ceremonies and community events?

Indigenous and First Nations communities

Disability advocacy groups

Local businesses and councils

Overseas ticket scalpers

Answer: Indigenous and First Nations communities; Disability advocacy groups; Local businesses and councils

5. Which action helps reduce the environmental impact of the Games?

Building many temporary venues that are reused or recycled

Encouraging more single‑use plastics at venues

Discouraging public transport

Increasing private car parking near all venues

Answer: Building many temporary venues that are reused or recycled

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

WALT: We are learning to explain social, economic and accessibility issues related to large sporting events.

Success criteria: I can write clear short answers and perform a simple budgeting calculation.

6. In one sentence, what are the Commonwealth Games?

Answer: The Commonwealth Games are a multi‑sport event held every four years where athletes from Commonwealth countries compete and share cultural exchanges.

7. Describe one positive and one negative economic impact a host city might experience.

Answer: Positive: Increased tourism and spending can boost local businesses. Negative: High upfront costs for venues and infrastructure can strain public budgets if not managed well.

8. Give two ways the Games can be made more inclusive for people with disabilities.

Answer: Ensure accessible venues, transport and seating; provide clear signage, captioning and trained staff to support different access needs.

9. Maths: If New Zealand sends 250 athletes and each athlete's uniform costs $180, how much will NZ spend on uniforms? Show your working.

Answer: 250 × $180 = $45,000

🌟 Extension & Teaching Notes

WALT: We are learning to evaluate broader impacts and suggest improvements for future events.

Extension activity: Research one sustainability project used at the 2026 Games and write a short report (3–4 sentences) on how it helped reduce environmental impact.

Differentiation strategies: Provide sentence starters for students who need support; allow oral responses or scribed answers; offer challenge tasks (data analysis of medal counts) for advanced learners.

Dyslexia-friendly reading options: Use coloured overlays, larger sans‑serif fonts, short paragraphs, and read questions aloud. Provide key vocabulary list (e.g. host, legacy, accessibility) and allow extra time.

Teacher answer key quick reference: 1) Victoria, Australia. 2) Athletics. 3) Improved public facilities. 4) Indigenous communities; Disability advocacy groups; Local businesses and councils. 5) Reusable/ recyclable temporary venues. 6) See answer above. 7) See answer above. 8) See answer above. 9) $45,000.

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