A Schoolwide Enrichment Model Unit for MPE Third Graders

Webquests:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=2074

This Webquest asks students to research a location for the 2074 Olympics, and present a persuasive campaign for that city (using a PowerPoint)

http://members.aol.com/MrDonnUnits/GreekOlympics.html

Webquest for the Ancient Greeks and the original Olympic Games

http://spearfish.k12.sd.us/west/teachweb/connie/title.html

Designed for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the student will use Kidspiration to create a web outlining the importance of setting goals.

http://teachers.yourhomework.com/SMHerook/OlympicsWebquest.html

Students will research a sport, and write a newspaper article for the school paper. The article will include a table or graph showing the medal history of the event (naming countries/athletes), and the records.

http://edujourney.net/Webquests/Olympics/Frame.htm

The student will write a 60-second commercial describing one of the events in the Summer Olympics and one country that will be competing in that event (Use video camera to record the commercial)

Websites

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/unitplan.jsp?id=190

A unit lesson plan, including worksheets, for the Olympic games

http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/summerolympics.php

Lessons, worksheets, projects and activities related to the Olympic Games

http://cornellcollege.edu/Classical_Studies/amici/resources.shtml

Resources on the history, language, culture and games of the Ancient Greeks

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/wolympics.htm

Links, activities, worksheets, and websites related to the Olympic Games

http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/Themes/olympics.htm#Interactive

Online resources for the history of the games, Webquests, cyberhunts, and information on the games, athletes, and participating countries.

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/

A Digital Library for the history of the Ancient Olympics

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Olympics/

Activities, lessons, and projects related to the Olympic Games

http://multimedia.olympic.org/pdf/en_report_1283.pdf

Instructional kit for the 2008 Olympics. This resource is 78 pages (I will print a master copy for the grade, you can save this pdf to your computer, and there is a copy on the t:drive)

Books

The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition by David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky

The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC: From Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008 (Official History of the Olympic Games & the Ioc) by David Miller

Beijing's Games: What the Olympics Mean to China by Brownell Susan

Asterix at the Olympic Games (Asterix) by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo

Olympics (DK Eyewitness Books) by DK Publishing

History of the Olympic Games (Olympic Games 2008) by Melanie Guile

Summer Olympics: The Definitive Guide to the World's Greatest Sports Celebration by Clive Gifford

Modern Olympic Games (Olympics) by Haydn Middleton

The First Olympic Games by Barbara Christesen

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete: Races You'd Rather Not Run (You Wouldn't Want to...) by Michael Ford, David Salariya, and David Antram

Hippodameia: The Girl Who Got The Girls Into The Olympic Games by Lafe Locke

Capture the Olympic Spirit: Discover the Ancient & Modern Olympic Games by Teaching & Learning Co.

Magic Tree House #16 Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

It's All Greek to Me by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

Ancient Greeks by Daisy Kerr

How Would You Survive as an Ancient Greek? by Fiona MacDonald

Resource Books

TCR2200 The Olympic Dream Teacher Created Resources (available as an ebook)

TCR3643 U.S. Olympic Puzzles and Brain Teasers, Grades 3-5 Teacher Created Resources (available as an ebook)

TCR3747 Journey to Athens, Grades 1-3 Teacher Created Resources

The Spelling List and Word Study Resource Book: Organized Spelling Lists, Greek and Latin Roots, Word Histories and Other Resources for Dynamic Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction by Aileen Wheaton, Mary Jo Fresch

DVDs/Videos

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920-2002 ~ Olympic Series-Great Moments 1920-02 (DVD - 2004)

Olympic Century ~ Olympic Century (DVD – 2004)

The Golden Games - The History of the Modern Olympic Games, 1896-2000 ~ Golden Games (DVD - 2004)

The First Olympics: Athens 1896 ~ Honor Blackman, David Caruso, Jason Connery, and Gayle Hunnicutt (DVD - 2008)

Technology Integration Projects:

PowerPoint

Students will research an athlete, sport, or country and create a PowerPoint summarizing key information

Publisher

Students will research a country participating in the Olympics and create a brochure

Students will create a poster advertizing an Olympic Event

Students will create a newsletter reporting events from the Olympic Games

Digital Camera

Students will take pictures/video to create an advertisement for an Olympic event

United Streaming

The videos and corresponding lessons are available at www.unitedstreaming.com. To access, log on to your account, type “Olympic Games” in the search box.

You can create assignments for the videos in your account.

The videos are also saved on the t: drive. To access these:

1. Click on My Computer

2. Open t: drive

3. Open 3^rd Grade

4. Open SEM folder

5. Open Olympics folder

6. Open United Streaming folder

7. Choose the video you want.

To show the video on your television, hook your laptop to the television, turn it to channel 2, with your laptop, follow the steps above, and when your video loads use the menu to start to play and to open to full-screen mode. You will need to hold the Function (Fn) key and press F8 to connect to the television (you may need to press F8 twice).

There are videos, images, and quizzes available.

Activboard

These flipcharts are available at www.prometheanplanetus.com . To access, log on to your account, use the navigation bar on the left side of the screen to access Teacher Resources, use the Search by Topic, type Olympics in the search box (you can also limit the search by grade level 3-5). If you have the viewer installed, you can view the flipchart. If you do not have the viewer installed, you will need to save the flipchart to the t: drive and then use the Teacher Computer in the lab to open and view.

The flipcharts are also saved on the t: drive. To access these:

1. Click on My Computer

2. Open t: drive

3. Open 3^rd Grade

4. Open SEM folder

5. Open Olympics folder

6. Open ActivBoard folder

7. Choose the flipchart you want.

To use the flipcharts in the Computer Lab:

1. Using the Teacher Computer, follow the steps above.

2. Make sure the projector is turned on.

3. When the flipchart opens, you (and the students) can use the activpen on the flipchart.

4. When you are finished with the flipchart and want to close, Do not save the changes you made to the flipchart

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/pmp/index_g3.html

Proofreading activity for “The Olympic Games: Where Heroes are Made”

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/mascots.pdf

Mascots The student will apply Comprehension– seek information not already discussed, Capitalization– geographic names, holidays and specific events are capitalized correctly, and Research– understand the structure and organization of various research materials.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/lang6.pdf

You’re the Reporter In small groups, pretend that you are the news team assigned to cover the event you just viewed (on video or via internet). Write the newscast to go along with that footage. Ask the reporter questions: Who? What? Where? When? How? And Why? Use descriptive words to help others understand what is happening.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/lang5.pdf

Ancient Olympics vocabulary

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/lang4.pdf

Olympic Anthem Symbolism The student will recognize symbols in the national anthems, discover common themes in anthems, and understand why anthems are used.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/lang2.pdf

Olympic Lingo The student will learn and use Olympic vocabulary

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/lang1.pdf

My Favorite Sport The student will describe a sport

Reading:

http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/aje/library/OlympicGamesWebHunt.htm

This web hunt was designed to align with “The Olympic Games: Where Heroes are Made”

http://www.englishclub.com/esl-articles/olympic-games-comprehension-quiz.htm

Online reading comprehension quiz for the Olympics (includes vocabulary, context clues, and details)

http://80.24.82.195/pilarotano/reading/olympics.pdf

Reading comprehension passage (with questions) about the history of the Olympics

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSHistoryOfTheOlympicsFullPlan25.htm

Lesson plan to use with Hour of the Olympics (Magic Treehouse Series)

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/math/Kto3/1stto3rdmath.html

Students calculate costs and determine change in scenarios where they buy 2002 Olympic Winter Game memorabilia for themselves, family and friends.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe1.pdf

Students will calculate calories in different activities

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math8.pdf

The student will use logic, reasoning, and problem solving skills to solve the Olympic riddle.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math7.pdf

Roman Numerals: The Secret Code The student will apply number sense– use expanded notation to represent numbers, Algebra & Functions– solve simple problems involving a functional relationship between two quantities, Mathematical Reasoning– analyze problems by identifying relationships, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing information and observing patterns, and Mathematical Reasoning– determine when and how to break

a problem into simpler parts

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math6.pdf

Bobsleigh Math The student will apply Number Sense– calculate and solve problems involving addition and subtraction, Number Sense– understand the place value of whole numbers and decimals, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability– organize , represent and interpret numerical and categorical data and clearly communicate the findings.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math5.pdf

Olympic Ring Math The student will apply Number Sense– calculate and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, Number Sense– solve problems that require two or more of the skills mentioned above, and Mathematical Reasoning– determine when and how to break a problem into simpler parts.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math4.pdf

The student will calculate the calories burned in a sport.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math3.pdf

Olympic Charts and Data The student will organize data on a graph, and interpret data represented in charts and graphs.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math2.pdf

Sports Measuring Tape The student will estimate and measure distances relating to sports.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math1.pdf

Lighting the Torch The student will apply a rule to solve a mathematical problem.

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/science/Kto3/3rdscience.html

Students learn about simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheel and axle, wedge, pulley, and screw) and how these devices make work easier.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/math9.pdf

The student will learn about muscles involved in different sports (includes graphing)

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/social_studies/Kto3/3rdsocstudies.html

The Ancient Greeks knew the value of teamwork. They based their democratic government on that principle. The Olympic Games supported that principle as participants practiced individual and team responsibility. In this lesson, students practice teamwork.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/nations.pdf

The student will describe how geography and climate influenced the way nations live, and identify geographical features of a region.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/topography.pdf

The student will describe how geography and climate influenced the way nations live, and identify geographical features of a region.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/socialstudies1.pdf

The student will use map skills to find specific locations, differentiate between a country and a continent, and record information on a map.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/socialstudies2.pdf

The student will use map skills to find specific locations, learn about countries’ cultures and customs, and increase travel vocabulary.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/socialstudies3.pdf

The student will learn about countries participating in the Games, learn about countries’ cultures and customs, and learn the symbolism of the five Olympic rings.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/socialstudies4.pdf

The student will learn about symbolism as illustrated by flags, examine the flag of the United States, and examine the Olympic flag and its meaning.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/socialstudies5.pdf

The student will examine attitudes and behaviors in sports competitions, become familiar with the Olympic Creed and the Olympic Motto, and share opinions about winning or losing during competitions.

Music:

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/fine_arts/music/kto6/kto6music.html

The Olympic Games provide an opportunity to make friends with people from around the world. This activity encourages students to create music that celebrates the excitement of making new friends.

Art:

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/fine_arts/visual_arts/kto6/kto6visarts.html

The Olympic Games provide an opportunity to make friends with people from around the world. This activity encourages students to create artwork that celebrates the excitement of making new friends.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/art1.pdf

Olympic games Through Art The student will create and critique ark relating to athletes and sports

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/art2.pdf

The student will research Olympic sports and create a poster which answers the questions who, what, when, where, how, and why?

http://crafts.kaboose.com/gold-medals.html

Make gold medals

PE/Movement:

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/health/Kto3/3rdhealth.html

Olympic athletes must be in excellent physical condition. They must eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and stick to a rigorous training schedule. Students will become familiar with the skeletal and muscular body systems and discuss ways to keep them healthy. They will learn about balanced diets and develop a personal fitness plan. Students will research various health services and careers.

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/physed/Kto3/3rdphysed.html

Continuous tag game with cooperative aspects.

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe5.pdf

Carry the torch

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe4.pdf

Relating sports and sounds

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe3.pdf

Understanding the different equipment for different sports

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe2.pdf

Students will identify the rules and discuss the importance of sportsmanship

http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OlympicCurriculum/healthpe1.pdf

Students will calculate calories in different activities

Dance

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/fine_arts/dance/kto3/kto3dance.html

The Olympic Games provide students with examples of real life heroes. Students view dance works that portray current or historic heroes and then create their own improvised dance exhibiting similar heroic characteristics.

Drama

http://governor.utah.gov/olympiced/curriculum/lesson_plans/fine_arts/drama/kto6/kto6drama.html

The Olympic Winter Games provide opportunities to learn about people from around the world. The 2002 Games celebrates international friendships. Students research family traditions, literature and folk-tales to plan and tell stories about friendship.

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Updated by July 1, 2008 @ 1:35 p.m.