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Students read and discuss "When the Games Began: Olympic Archaeology," examining the significance of the first Olympic Games in Greece. They research and reenact scenes from these Games and reflect on the Games' original importance.
In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.
Learners complete activities with Ask Magazine September 2008. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read articles about the Food Chain, First Olympics, Science of Smiling, Bees, and more. They answer comprehension questions, write a report, and discuss the articles.
Third graders examine the impact of the ancient olympic games in ancient Greece. They identify their influence on the sports of today as well. They discover the types of events and prizes given at the first Olympics.
Students are given a handout, "The Olympic Principles and Traditions." They read the handout and discuss how the principles and traditions relate to the Olympic Games today. Students complete a map of ancient Greece, identifying key locations in the story of the ancient Olympic Games. They analyze the contributions of ancient Greek society in helping to establish the foundations of the ancient Olympic Games.
Students research the history of Olympic games in order to better explain the modern day games. They write an essay based on the research.
Sixth graders explore world history by utilizing a SMART board. In this Greek history instructional activity, 6th graders read different Ancient Greece scenarios and match them with a selection from a list of probable outcomes. Students identify Mt. Vesuvius, the first Olympics and Rome while completing the instructional activity.
In this Olympics worksheet, students learn about the history and traditions of the Olympic games by reading a paragraph. Students answer 5 questions. Students then complete another page in which a bar graph of medals won is analyzed and 5 questions answered.
Students examine the ancient roots of the modern Olympiad and the historical context of the Olympic Games. They research various pieces of equipment, create a time capsule, and analyze the funding of current events.
Students engage in research in order to establish a context for comprehending the historical event of the Olympic Games being held in China. They use the internet and other resources to find information.