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THE AMAZING OLYMPIC GAMES
Program Overview
The Amazing Olympic Games is a special event research-based curriculum. Students view video interview segments with Olympic champions. These interviews serve as a springboard for their own research in various subject areas. A list of online resources is provided to support student research.
Viewing/Facilitation Strategies
- Introduce the Olympic topic and video segments. Ask students to share their experiences and opinions related to the Olympics.
- View the video segments as a class, in small groups, or individually.
- Faciliate student selection of one of the research projects listed below which fits their interests and grade level.
History: Olympic Champions of the Past
Research Olympic champions of the past. Select one athlete from three different games. Create a plan for a three-page web site that features the importance of these athletes in the history of the games.
Art: Olympic Collage
On a large poster board or in a multimedia presentation create a visual collage that captures the physical challenge, achievement, and excitement of the Olympic Games.
Language Arts: Olympic Profile
Research an Olympic athlete in the 2002 Winter Games. Write a profile of this athlete. Imagine that your profile will be used as a TV or radio script to provide viewers with an inspirational introduction to this amazing athlete.
Physical Ed: Olympic Dreams
Research a sport/event in the winter or summer Olympics. Create a presentation that explains to your class what a young person would have to do if they wanted to excel in this sport and some day make it to the Olympics.
History: Olympic Timeline
Research the history of the Olympic Games from their beginning in Ancient Greece. Create a visual timeline that explains to others how the Games have developed over the centuries.
Art: Olympic Scenes
Research some of the locations where the Olympics have been held. Using art materials, photography, or computer graphics, create a visual scene that captures an Olympic event and the athletes competing in it.
Journalism: Olympic News
Research an upcoming Olympics or Olympic Games from the past. Select one and using your best journalistic reporting, create a newsletter that captures the highlights of the games.
Physical Ed: Training Profiles
Research an Olympic athlete and event. Create a chart that describes the training schedule and activities he or she follows to prepare for the games. Describe what role injuries and injury prevention play in the training plan.
History: The Greek Games
Research the Ancient Greek Games. Write an essay or develop a multimedia presentation that compares and contrasts the Games of today with the Olympic Games in ancient Greece.
Art: Olympic Image
The Olympic logo and the graphic images associated with each Olympic Games are things of pride and considerable creativity. Research these graphic elements including the characters and logos each city develops. Decide which one you believe to be the most effective and why. Imagine that the Olympic Games are coming to your area. Design graphic elements for the Olympic Games in your hometown.
Persuasive Writing: The Beijing Olympics
The Olympic Games are not without controversy and political ramifications. Research the issues surrounding the upcoming Olympic Games slotted for Beijing, China in 2008. What are the pros and cons of awarding the Olympic Games to China? Write a well-researched persuasive essay that presents your point of view.
Physical Ed: The Danger of Drug Enhancements
Athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs during Olympic competition are disqualified. Drug testing is an important issue at our modern Olympic Games. Research this controversial topic. Create a plan for a web site that explains what these drugs are and why they are dangerous and unacceptable for athletes.
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