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An Olympiad is an Ancient Greek measure of time, being the number of years between Olympic Games Celebrations.
The Summer and
Winter Olympics are held every 4 years in different
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| Background |
Sports
The variety of sports played at the Games provide opportunities
for students to learn about different sports and the rules,
strategies and etiquette associated with playing those
games.
As well as the physical skills, students can examine the
importance of interpersonal skills, cooperation and collaboration
in team performance.
Personal excellence and achievement as well as the benefits
of participating in physical activity encourage students
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Games Organisation
Each Olympic Games brings greater
advances in Science and Technology to give athletes and
countries a competitive edge. From the technology of running
shoes and new clothing materials, better designed equipment
and the impact of sports science in enhancing performance,
there are myriad possibilities for students to investigate.
The preparations required of the host city to mount a
successful Olympic Games exemplify how the environment
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Games History
The modern Summer Olympics Games date from 1896 in Athens whilst the Winter Olympics date from 1924 in Chamonix, France. The first ever Youth Olympic Games will be held in Singapore in 2010.
A full history of the games is found at Ancient Olympic Games website.
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| Key
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| Upcoming Games |
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| Previous Games and other useful
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| Commonwealth Games |
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| Learning Ideas |
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- Drug
Use at the Olympics
This WebQuest asks students to examine the Olympic
motto "swifter, higher, stronger" and questions
what would happen if performance enhancing drugs were
used at the Olympics and how drug use affects competition
and the notion of fairness.
- Winged
Sandals
The Winged Sandals site explores
the magical world of Classical Greek mythology, a
place filled with awesome gods, daring heroes and
fabulous monsters. Unique, interactive digital storytelling
with games, craft activities and the history of life
in Ancient Greece that will extend primary students
study of the Olympic Games.
- Education Programs
This site provides units of work to use in teaching about Canada and/or the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Teaching and classroom resources include lesson plans, strategies and activities, worksheets and links to other relevant resources.
- Olympic Resource for Languages
Consists of five LOTE lessons available in nine languages that cover aspects of the Olympics including activities for a school-based Olympic celebration held in the language students are learning
- Posters
Downloadable posters with information about the sports and the venues where they are to be held.
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| The Mascots |
- Vancouver 2010 - interactive website featuring the Games Mascots which showcases the Winter Olympic sport disciplines - including Paralympic sports
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