Two sites to teach Olympics

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Two sites to teach Olympics

The coming Olympic Games will be in summer 2012 in London, here is the sites that will help teachers to introduce the topic to the students: www.lessonplanspage.com/olymlics-htm

The Olympic Games are a major international event of summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes compete in a wide variety of events. The games are currently held every two years, with Summer and Winter Olympic Games alternating. Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD…. The celebration of the games encompasses many rituals and symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies…. The first, second, and third place finishers in each event receive gold, silver or bronze Olympic medals, respectively. The games have grown in scale to the point that nearly every nation is represented. –

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/english-for-the-games/factfile

Factfile

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What do students know about the Olympic and Paralympic Games? Do they know how they first started, and what sports are represented? This lesson gives students the chance to learn about the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and to test their knowledge with a 'Factfile Quiz'.

Age group: Upper primary/teenagers

Level: A1/A2

 

Timing: 60 minutes

 

Aims:

• To teach students key facts about the Olympic and Paralympic Games

• To give them the opportunity to test their knowledge with a 'Factfile Quiz'

Plan components

 

Lesson plan: download

Worksheet: download

 

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