This lesson introduces students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games. Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present it as an oral report to the class.
Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer Olympic Games.
This chart details the major political impacts on the Olympics. A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens, Greece. An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games. Excerpted from Themes Across the Curriculum . This is a classic basketball practice game your students will really enjoy.