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Both teams line up for the play. The quarterback goes back to pass. He throws the ball deep to a receiver. It’s a touchdown! Excited teammates crowd around the receiver. They congratulate him on a great catch. The fans cheer like crazy to celebrate the amazing play.

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Some high schools spend millions of dollars on football stadiums. In Katy, Texas, a school spent $72 million to build a new stadium. The stadium can hold 12,000 people. When it opened, it was the most expensive high school stadium that had ever been built.

Activities

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Making Connections

Text-to-Self

Would you want to watch or play high school football? Why or why not?

Text-to-Text

Have you read a book about another sport that high school students can play? How is that sport different from football?

Text-to-World

Playing football helps high school students learn teamwork. How might this skill be helpful after high school ends?

Teacher Resources

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