PASTIMES
Throughout history, people have developed pastimes to help them relax and have fun. Playing games and taking part in sports activities are pastimes that people have always enjoyed. Some games have not changed since they were invented thousands years ago. Others have changed as people have thought of new ways to play or have developed new rules.
In "Pastimes," you will read the histories of some pastimes the people enjoyed today. you will learn about kite-flying in Japan 2000 years ago. You will learn that you and your friends could have played soccer in china long ago. If you have grown up in ancient Greece, you might have waited eagerly to see the Olympic Games. You will read about people who are still enjoying these pastimes today.
As you read, think about the many ways people have had fun in the past. Think about how knowing the histories of pastimes help you understand popular pastimes today.
