Activity

Documents, etc.

Online Resources

Day 1

The Olympic Flag

The Olympics Introduction PowerPoint

All About the Flag of the Olympic Games- PPT

The Olympic Flag Cut-out in PowerPoint

The Olympic Torch Relay: A Study of the 5 Major Land Areas

The Olympic Torch Relay: An Expedition

Journal

Five Land Areas Digital Scrapbook Template

Comparing the Ancient and Modern Olympics

Venn Diagram: Ancient vs Modern Olympics

Olympic Timeline

Olympic Timeline Activity Description

Olympic Timeline Note-taking Guide

Education World: Olympic Timelines

The Olympic Games

Fact Monster: The Olympics Timeline

Presentations: Five Land Areas Scrapbook

Day 2

Olympic Biography

Olympic Athlete Bioboard

Education World: Olympic Biographies

Fact Monster: Olympic Biographies

International Olympic Committee: Athletes

Olympic Hall of Fame: Athletes

Write a Letter to Jesse Owens
(or other Olympic athlete involved in controversial issues or time period)

Teacher Vision: Write a Letter to Jesse Owens

Fact Monster: Summer Olympics Memorable Moments

ReadWriteThink Letter Generator

Beijing Virtual Field Trip

Destination: Beijing

A Study of the Countries of the Olympics

Study of the Countries: Activity Description

The Olympics Lesson Plan

National Olympic Committees

WBR Virtual Field Trips

Day 3

Opening Ceremonies
Presentations: Virtual Field Trips

Classroom Olympics

Classroom Olympics Unit Plan

Lunch

Olympic Content Trailers

Music Choices for Content Trailer:
Let’s Get it Started
All Star
Active Sports Arena Organ Chant
Rockin’ Drum Beat Rhythm
Main Title (2001 Space Odyssey)
FanFair 1
Olympic Fanfare
Olympics
Success
Rockin' Drum Beat

PhotoStory Quick Tips

WBR Content Trailers

Yahoo Sports Olympics Photos

Beijing Photos

Presentations: Olympic Content Trailers

Additional Activity:

Olympic Graphs

Education World: Olympic Graphs

Fact Monster: Summer Olympics Through the Years