London Olympics Collection The Olympics are coming to London this summer and you can celebrate this historic occasion in your classroom with our collection of teaching resources. These medal-worthy resources include a look into the history and politics of the games, the exploration of national identity through flags, designing stadiums for different countries, how to get active in the classroom and much more. English, drama and media Playing at pitching Promoting the Games and describing champion images are the focus of this speaking and listening unit. Is the dream dead? Has the Games' motto of 'faster, higher, stronger' become tainted by drugs, commercialization and corruption. Young minds, sporting spirit Come up with a selection of sporting slogans, intriguing interviews and argue against amateurism with a bundle of writing activities. Maths Sporting by number Number facts about the Olympic games for display. Olympic itinerary Final destination Science Science games Biology Food fit for a runner Physics Primary French German
Primary History - Ancient Greeks Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago! What was it like to live in an ancient Greek family? What was everyday life like in ancient Greece? Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks at war Learn about ancient Greek soldiers, the Spartan soldier state and read about famous Greek battles. What do we know about ancient Greek culture? Find out what ancient Greek theatre was like and learn about different ancient Greek festivals and art How did the ancient Greeks change the world? What did the ancient Greeks do for us? 3 class clips We have a selection of great videos for use in the classroom Links BBC History for Kids
Schools - Ancient Greece Olympics Olympics EnchantedLearning.comThe Olympic Games 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia The 2014 Winter Olympics were in Sochi, Russia. The opening ceremony was on February 7, 2014. The closing ceremony was on February 23, 2014. Over 85 nations and more than 2500 athletes competed. The motto of the Sochi Olympics was 'Hot. The Ancient Olympics: The ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to the god Zeus. The Greeks held the first Olympic games in the year 776 BC (over 2700 years ago), and had only one event, a sprint (a short run that was called the "stade"). Women were neither allowed to compete in the games nor to watch them, because the games were dedicated to Zeus and were therefore meant for men. The four-year period between the Olympic games was called an olympiad. The Modern Olympic Games: Over a fifteen hundred years later, Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin (1863-1937) (a French educator and sportsman) revived the Olympic Games. The Flag of the Olympic Games: Olympic Medals: Links:
London Olympic Games 2012 - Facts and information 2012 Olympic Sports | 2012 Olympic Venues | 2012 Olympic Teaching Resources Symbols of the Olympic Games When did the London Olympics take place? The 2012 Summer Olympic Games was held in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012, followed by the 2012 Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September. How many times has London hosted the Olympics? London has now hosted the Olympic games three times - 1908, 1948 and 2012 How took part in the London 2012 Olympics? 205 nations took part in 300 events at the Olympic Games in 2012. 147 nations took part in the Paralympic Games. London 2012 Olympics The official site for the London Olympics Facts and information about London Part of the Project Britain website aimed at helping people of ages learn about Britain. 2012 olympics facts, 2012 olympics 2012 olympic stadium,london 2012, olympics olympic park london olympic venues 2012 olympics 2012 olympics london
Ancient Olympic Games During the celebration of the games, an Olympic Truce was enacted so that athletes could travel from their countries to the games in safety. The prizes for the victors were olive leaf wreaths or crowns. The games became a political tool used by city-states to assert dominance over their rivals. Politicians would announce political alliances at the games, and in times of war, priests would offer sacrifices to the gods for victory. The games were also used to help spread Hellenistic culture throughout the Mediterranean. The Olympics also featured religious celebrations and artistic competitions. Origins An artist's impression of ancient Olympia Another myth, this one occurring after the aforementioned myth, is attributed to Pindar. History The games were held to be one of the two central rituals in Ancient Greece, the other being the much older religious festival, the Eleusinian Mysteries.[16] The "Exedra" reserved for the judges at Olympia on the north embankment of the stadium Culture Events
Welcome to Special Olympics Australia 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad[2] and commonly known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It took place in London, United Kingdom and a lesser extent across the country from 25 July to 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stage in women's football began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[3][4] More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated.[5] It was officially started however on Friday 27 July 2012 at 0:00. Construction for the Games involved considerable redevelopment, with an emphasis on sustainability.[11] The main focus was a new 200-hectare (490-acre) Olympic Park, constructed on a former industrial site at Stratford, East London.[12] The Games also made use of venues that already existed before the bid.[13] Bidding process[edit] Development and preparation[edit]
Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games (French: Jeux olympiques[1]) are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions wherein thousands of athletes variously compete. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating.[2] The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The evolution of the Olympic Movement during the 20th and 21st centuries has caused several changes to the Olympic Games. The Olympic Movement comprises international sports federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and organizing committees for each specific Olympic Games. Ancient Olympics Modern Games
Hampshire Schools 2012 Olympics The Olympic and Paralympic Values Friendship, Excellence, Respect, Equality, Inspiration, Determination and Courage Be Inspired 4 Life Hampshire’s Be Inspired 4 Life teaching resource has been created using the inspiration of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a springboard to engage children, young people and professionals. The Games provide a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for teachers and educators to: raise childrens’ aspirations encourage high levels of attainment promote healthy lifestyles and healthy eating develop or strengthen partnerships locally, nationally or internationally. This resource supports practitioners with ideas, lesson suggestions, background information, resources and websites. The resource is broken down into seven sections: Be Inspired 4 Life Challenge booklet This booklet has been designed to compliment the Be Inspired 4 Life resource above. Download a copy of the Be Inspired 4 Life Challenge booklet 272kb Price of hard copy packs £20 Idea 1 Idea 2 Idea 3 Idea 4
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Olympics attacked for fast food and fizzy drink links Coca-Cola advertising in Stratford, home to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Corbis Health campaigners are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban junk food and fizzy drink brands from future sporting sponsorship deals in a critical new report which says the committee has squandered the chance to create a positive health legacy from the London 2012 Games. The Obesity Games report, published by The Childrens' Food Campaign (CFC), found that corporate sponsorship accounts for less than 10% of the total funding for the London 2012 Games, while fast food sponsors contribute only about 2% of the IOC income. The CFC is calling for the IOC to help tackle rising obesity levels by setting conditions on promoting healthy eating in their sponsorship deals and for junk food brands to be excluded. CFC co-ordinator Malcolm Clark said: "The Olympics have become a celebration of 'big'.