OLIMPIC GAMES

Introduction

Surely you have ever heard about the Olympic Games. But, do you know what they are? You may know something, but surely now you will know much more about them. Let's not waste any more time!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

Task

ACTIVITIES

The activities that you see below have to be answered in a document word and give them to the teacher. In it you will write the answers you think that are once you have individually searched for each answer, and the you have agreed to put the final answer. They are the following:

1st Activity. Ancient history of the JJ. OO

In this activity you will look for information about the ancient history of the Olympic Games.

For this you will use the electronic addresses below. With them you can answer the different questions

  • Where were the Olympic Games born?
  • What city?
  • Why are they called Olympics?
  • What god of mythology were they dedicated to?
  • What sports were practiced?
  • What did they give to the winners?
  • Every few years were celebrated?
  • What happened to women?
  • Could they participate?
  • What happened to them if they were found in the games?

2nd Activity. Modern history of the JJ. OO

  • What are J.J. of winter?
  • And the summer ones?
  • Tell me what sports are practiced in each of them.

3rd Activity Paralympic Games

  • What are the Paralympic Games?
  • Where they were born?
  • Could you tell me some clean games?
  • Could you tell me some Paralympics games?

4th Activity Some Olympic symbols:

a) The laurel and the olive tree in ancient Greece sometimes a wreath was given olive leaves that were later changed to bay leaves.

  • But do you know what it is the laurel?
  • What did it mean in antiquity?
  • What meaning was given to it in the old Olympic Games?
  • And now what is given to the winners?

b) The sacred fire of the JJ. OO

  • What does it mean?

c) The flag

  • What is the meaning of Olympic fire?
  • What does it represent?
  • Do you know the flag of the Olympic Games?
  • What is the meaning of each one of the rings that are drawn on it?

d) Mascots in the JJ. OO

Since the Olympic Games were held again in the modern era, each Headquarters Olympic has had a mascot.

  • Do you know what they are?
  • Could you cite them?
  • What do you like more?

5th Activity

  • In which countries have they been celebrated?
  • Have they ever been held in Spain?
  • Where?

Process

The internet pages or hyperlinks you can use are below. You do not need search more because with these pages are enough to find the answers.

  • Ancient history of the JJ. OO (I)

http://www.guiadegrecia.com/general/juegos.html

  • Ancient history of the JJ.OO (II)

http://sepiensa.org.mx/contenidos/historia_mundo/antigua/grecia/j_olimpicos/juegolim_1.htm

  • Modern and traditional history of the JJ. OO

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juegos_Ol%C3%ADmpicos

  • Winter JJ. OO (I)

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juegos_Ol%C3%ADmpicos_de_Invierno

  • Spring JJ. OO

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juegos_Ol%C3%ADmpicos_de_Verano

  • Paralympic Games

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juegos_Paral%C3%ADmpicos

  • History Paralympics Games 

http://www.educar.org/Educacionfisicaydeportiva/olimpiadas/paraolimpicos/historia.asp

  • Paralympics Games

http://paralimpicos.sportec.es/publicacion/3SC_Deportes/3SC_Deportes.html

  • The laurel

http://www.food-info.net/es/products/spices/laurel.htm

  • Olympics symbols(I)

http://www.diversica.com/deportes/archivos/2004/06/lossimbolos-olimpicos.php

  • Olympics symbols  (II)

http://www.olimpicocrc.org/Himno&emblemaso.html

  • Olympics mascots

https://www.mundodeportivo.com/juegos-olimpicos/mascotas-olimpiadas-nombre-juegos-olimpicos

  • Olympics headquarters

https://www.espectador.com/deportes/163430/sedes-olimpicas-desde-1896-a-2016

Evaluation

Not only will the accuracy of the answer be evaluated, but also that the student:

- Be orderly when presenting the answers, answering them as they appear in the previous sections.

- Use your own words to express the answer. That is not only copy and paste

- That comment what has surprised you, that your opinion and final assessment after the completion of each block of tasks.

Conclusion

After the great work that you have done, you have verified that the OLYMPIC GAMES are the MOST IMPORTANT SPORTS EVENT OF THE WORLD, where athletes from the 5 continents, from all the countries participate in a climate of cordiality and brotherhood. Where the effort, work and tenacity are rewarded with the world-wide renewal of the athlete with the coveted gold medal. Can you imagine yourself participating in an Olympiad? It would be a complete feat.

I hope you enjoyed doing this research, now if you can say ... !!! CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS!