Introduction
The first-ever marathon took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896 and was a distance of about 25 miles. Greek water-carrier Spyridon Louis, became a local hero after winning the event. It’s been said that this inaugural race was coined as a “Marathon” after Pheidippides, a runner for the Athenian army who had run 24 miles from Marathon back to Athens, to inform its people of a victory over the Persian army.
ARE YOU ABLE TO RUN A MARATHON?
Task
Process
Read the following interesting Ancient Olympic Facts and answer the next questions
1. How is a distance of a running race called?
A. Olympics
B. Racing
C. Marathon
2. What is the goal distance of the kids running the marathon?
A. 26 miles
B. 26.2 miles
C. 22.6 miles
3. How is the physical fitness program designed for kids to run at an early age called?
A. Kids Marathon
B. Marathon Kids
C. Olympics
4. Who are the participants of the Marathon Kids?
A. Students from Kinder to 5th grade
B. Students from elementary and high school
C. All students from kinder to Middle School
5. The very first Ancient Olympics started in what year?
6. Coroebus of Elis was the winner of the first recorded Olympic Games. What was his occupation?
7.Women and ________ were not allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympic Games.
8. It was illegal for __________ women to watch the Ancient Olympic Games.
9. How many days did the original Ancient Olympic Games last?
10. What was the only event at the very first Ancient Olympic Games?
Evaluation
YOU CAN GET 1 POINT PER QUESTION.
THE TOTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS 10% OF THE UNIT.
Conclusion
Great job!
You've all successfully learned about different game related to Paralympic Games around the world.
Credits
This webquest has been made by Alvaro Jesus Arévalo, P.E teacher.