Olympics 2004

  We, as a class, are going to investigate the Olympic Games. It has a long history that dates back centuries. Through triumph and tradegy the Olympics continue to be a shining moment for Athletes from all over the world. You will be graded on  the basis of this rubric.

Name

When and where did the Olympic games begin?

Who was the first person to win and what did they receive?

Each athlete must take an oath. Read the Oath the athletes use and put into your own words the meaning of it.

When did the relay of the Olympic torch begin?

When does the torch get blown out?

What do the five interlocking circles that have become the Olympic Symbol mean?

Choose one Summer Game. Tell me the date it was started to be included in the Olympics.

Then tell me the last person to win the Gold Medal and the country they represent.

What is the criteria for adding an event to the summer games?

Define boycott, nationalism, propaganda, and terrorism.

How do you think these words would tie in to the Olympic Games?

(Hint: Read the right hand column in the above link)

How do you train like a Olympic Diver?