Introduction
Task
Together with a buddy you will be doing some research about the Olympics in Rio.
You need to record your information in a creative way in your topic book.
Each concept studied needs to be set out neatly on a new page.
Try to be original in the presentation of your work.
Make sure your work is the result of research rather than just copy and paste.
Follow the links in the process section to find the information.
You can also use the library books.
Follow the instructions in order to complete the tasks.
Process
Follow the link to some useful information.
Opening Ceremony
Find out some things that happen at Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies. Draw a flow chart and try to put the events in order.
http://kinooze.com/what-is-olympics-opening-ceremony/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games_ceremony
View opening ceremonies from previous Olympic Games and discuss how each host country represents their cultures, values, and national identity. Consider how New Zealand might represent itself in an opening ceremony. What aspects of our cultures, values, and national identity could we highlight?
Opening ceremony highlights 1980 to 1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz4JjFUcpGs
History of the Olympics
Investigate the origins and traditions of the Olympics and explore how the event has changed over time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/the_olympic_games/
Why were they held?
Where were they originally held and how long did they last?
Who was allowed to compete and attend?
What was the oath that the Olympians said?
What sports were there and what was the most dangerous?
What happened to athletes who cheated?
What did the winners receive and who delivered the rewards?
Compare the Ancient Games with the Modern Olympics. Draw a Venn Diagram showing the differences and common features.
Olympic Flame / Torch
The tradition of the Olympic flame began during the ancient Olympic Games, over 2700 years ago in Greece. A flame was lit for each Olympics, every four years, and it burned throughout the games. The flame symbolized the death and rebirth of Greek heroes. There was no torch relay in the ancient Olympics. The first torch relay took place at the 1936 games in Berlin, Germany.
https://www.olympic.org/olympic-torch-relay
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics/
What is the purpose of having an Olympic flame?
What is the flame a symbol of?
How is the flame lit and why is it lit that way?
Why are several torches made?
Where does it start its journey?
What different places has the 2016 torch been, how many torch bearers are there and what distance will it travel?
Describe the features of the 2016 design. - sky mountains, ground/sea
Brazil
Create a fact file about the country - highlight on a world map and locate Rio de Janeiro.
Flag, continent, capital city, surrounding countries, population, climate, currency, language, famous landmarks, longest river, important products, popular sports, other interesting facts,
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/brazil.html
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/brazil
Postcard - find a favourite photo of Brazil and make it into a postcard. Write a message to your parents imagining you were a tourist.
Mascots
Mascots are popular ambassadors of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore ways that the mascots spread the Olympic spirit, communicate the Olympics values, and promote the cultural identity of the host countries.
What are the Olympic values?
Who are Tom and Vinicius and what do they represent?
How old are they?
What is their special power?
What are their pastimes?
Where do they live?
What is their mission?
https://www.rio2016.com/mascots/#!olympic-mascot
Go to the Have Fun page and take the Athletes of the future (quiz), Take a selfie with the mascots also on the same page.
Athletes
Choose one of the Olympic athletes from the NZ team who has a good chance of winning a medal. Read the short summary then follow the link to find out more information about them. Record at least 5 interesting facts about them.
http://www.olympic.org.nz/games/rio-2016/athletes
Who is the greatest Olympic Athlete?
Who is NZ's greatest ever Olympic Athlete?
https://www.olympic.org/athletes