Re: OLYMPIC UNIT

Lauren@2010

Posted on 9/22/09

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Hi John,

If you are still teaching - and looking for Olympics-related
material - I just wanted to let you know that the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver also has plenty of
useful resources. Check out www.vancouver2010.com/edu!

-Lauren, VANOC

On 10/08/08, John Bonecutter wrote:
> Due to the fact that the Olympics were held this year I
> will be incorporating a monthly plan to include an Olympic
> unit. Web-based resources will provide me with finding
> information on the multicultural spectrum, diversity,
> traditional and nontraditional games and activities that
> other countries play. My unit is sure to be improved
> through class input and searching the web.
> I have found a mini unit by using a search engine
> entitled “Passport to Play” which goes along with my
> original plan for this unit. I initially wanted to get the
> classroom teachers involved, with each classroom adopting a
> country and then exploring the people, language, food,
> lifestyles, etc.
> I will be teaching them international games, techniques
> used, and needed skills. We would conclude with a field day
> type competition in Olympic style events.
> Basically it is a school-wide event.
>
> What do you think??

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