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Training
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What was it like to be part of the Ancient Olympic Games?
Students will explore an interactive website and learn what is was like to be part of the multi-day ceremony.
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The Long Jump – exploring the evolution of the games |
Students will create a time line of events from Ancient Greece to the upcoming 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
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Wrestling: with ideas and each other |
Using a contemporary appeal by a famous Chinese musician, students will re-write the Olympic theme song to reflect a message of peace that has transcended the ages of Olympic competition.
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Discus (Oops, I mean Discuss) |
Students will use an interactive website to explore some sounds and sights of China. Students will also connect their learning of Chinese culture to their understanding of Canadian culture.
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Javelin: one competition… but there are many more! |
As a Canadian Athlete traveling to China to compete in the 2008 summer Olympics, students will research an event of their choice and write a letter home explaining what is expected of them at the games.
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185 metre dash - the final and most exciting challenge! |
Students will use their new found knowledge to create a Powerpoint presentation designed to teach a family
member about the evolution of the modern games.
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