The Official Site of Sydney 2000 Olympics
Subtopic: Olympics (World Celebrations)
Grade 2-3 of mini-unit: 2-3 Author: Ressa Budge
Olympic Records Through Time By: Cheryl Harrigan
Introduction: Are we faster, stronger, better than we used to be? Compare the records of gold medal Olympic winners for the last 100 years and decide.
Prior Knowledge: You will need to have beginning graphing skills.
Grade Level: 4-7
Task: Produce a graph/chart which shows performance in a particular event over time.
If possible, find an equation which describes the trend in performance. Write/discuss the
possible causes for the change.
Character Education Lesson Submitted by: Chip Walsh
Grade Level: Sixth Grade
Lesson Objective: In our study of Ancient Greece the Olympics is shown to be an important social, economic, and political factor. The students realize the many aspects of international competition by planning and staging their own Olympics.
Mr. Donn's Simulation Unit ANCIENT GREEK
OLYMPICS For the Classroom.
Lots of creative activities here
Mr. Donn's Simulation Unit ANCIENT GREEK
OLYMPICS For the Classroom.
Lots of creative activities here. Social Studies - Mrs. Meehan - Team 6A
THE OLYMPIC GAMES OF ANCIENT GREECE - Webquest
Your task is to discover as much as you can about the
Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. Try to find as many
new and unique facts as possible.
Quest for Olympus
An Internet WebQuest on Ancient Greece
created by Toni Barone
Explore life in Ancient Greece. Form your own opinion of this world. What's the truth?
Wonders of Greece - The Ancient Olympics
Take a look at what the ancient Olympics is like.
Wonders of Greece - The Modern Olympics
Take a look at what the modern Olympics is like.
Index of Olympic related Units of Work
Many lesson plans with grade levels.
Gateway to summer games
Are you looking for Olympic-themed lesson plans to use in your classroom?
Search no further! Look below for official Olympic lesson plans developed by Griffin Publishing Group.
Lesson 11 - Olympic Games
Activities related to Olympics and then design a poster.
OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
How can biomechanics help an athlete ?
Nutritional Requirements of Athletes by Jacinta Stirrat
Level: Secondary Subject: Science
Animals of Australia
by Phyllis Bolton
Subject Area(s): Science, Social Studies, Art
Grade Level(s): Grades 3-4
Topics: Writing Reports, Comparing and Contrasting
Purpose(s) of Lesson:
To use the Internet to search for information and pictures of Australian animals.
To compare and contrast native animals of Australia and Louisiana.
To create reports describing the habitat and diet of an Australian animal.
Kid's Domain - Make a gold medal craft
Craft for kids
Sydney 2000 Olympics Teacher's Notes
This area provides the educational information behind the lessons and activities on the KIDS website. It also provides backup ideas and resources that compliment those lessons.
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