Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting excellence on earth? Armand D’Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics.
1. Set up your Social Studies Mini Spark recording page: #11: The Ancient Origins of the Olympics
2. View the video about the origins of the Olympics. Record 5 details from the video.
3. Learn more about Ancient Olympic Games and the mythology behind them? Click here to find out more! Write a sentence about each of the gods mentioned.
4. Do chariot racing, the pankration, and twenty competitors on one running track at once sound challenging? Visit this site to find out more about the competitions. Record the names of the events on your recording page.
5. Ever wonder about the meaning behind the Olympic Symbols? What is the meaning of the five rings, the flame, and the motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Read this and find out their meanings. Record 3 facts about the Olympic rings on your recording page.
6. Share your Social Studies mini spark recording sheet with your teacher or EY coordinator.
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