Introduction
In the modern age, technology is everywhere, and video games are no different. Today, we will be learning about Esports: a competitive online gaming industry that has taken the world by storm.
Task
Create your own definition of the term Esports and find one specific Esport game that interests you. Present some fun facts about your video game related to Esports. Some examples could be potential earnings for Esports athletes, job opportunities within the gaming space, and audience numbers at major Esports events. Once gathered, compile all of your information onto a poster that includes engaging visuals.
Process
1. First, use this website to get an overview of what Esports generally are: https://www.britannica.com/sports/esports
2. Create a definition of the term Esports based on the link and any other information. Underline any key words in your definition.
3. After you have created your definition, do some research on a specific Esport game using the following links to choose one: https://gamesight.io/leaderboards/esports-games, https://esportsinsider.com/biggest-esports-games-2025, https://www.usacademicesports.com/post/best-esports-games
4. Once you have chosen your game, give a brief overview of the game. What makes it a good Esport? Is it a popular game? How many people play it and how many people watch the Esports events live? Try to present this section in a way so that someone who has never heard of the video game can understand why it is popular.
5. Finally, put it all together on your Poster Project. Find some pictures of the game and/or logos of the teams that play to give your classmates a visual aid that supports your research. Your poster should include the following: your definition of the term Esports, your game that you chose, and any interesting facts about the game related to the Esports industry. And be sure to include at least 2 visuals on your poster.
6. Once your poster is finished, you will present your research to the class. During your presentation, make sure to cite at least two websites that you gathered information from.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (10 pts) | Good (8 pts) | Satisfactory (6 pts) | Needs Improvement (4 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Student had a strong definition of Esports. Facts were well-thought out and interesting. Student gathered relevant information from multiple sources and included it in their presentation. | Student had a good definition of Esports. Facts were good, but less aligned with Esports. Student used 1/2 Sources to find relevant information about the topic. | Student had a somewhat confusing definition of Esports. Only 1/2 facts about their game and did not align with Esports in general. Used 1 source to find information. | Student was missing many of the previous criteria. |
| Poster | Poster includes 2+ visuals, a definition of Esports, and 2+ interesting facts about their game. Poster is engaging and clear. | Poster only includes either 1 visual or 1 interesting fact. Poster is somewhat engaging & clear. | Poster is missing either definition, visuals, or facts. Poster does not have much effort put into it. | Many of the previous fields are missing. |
| Presentation | Student explained entire poster thoroughly and cited 2 sources while presenting. | Student explained most of their poster and cited 2 sources while presenting. | Student failed to explain many aspects of their poster and only cited 1 source during presentation. | Student did not know about the topics on their poster and did not cite any sources. |
Total: -/30
Conclusion
Congratulations, future Esports athletes!
I hope this WebQuest has opened your eyes to the world of competitive gaming and the fruits that it bears. Hopefully you have learned about some new interesting games and understand why the Esports industry is so huge.
Take some time to reflect on the following:
- Did you know that money can be made playing video games?
- Did the amount of money that some players make surprise you?
- What other jobs in Esports could one have besides being a player?