The video provides a short, powerful introduction to the Games and to the elite athletes who compete at this international event. As they watch the video, students list all the sports they see represented. Create a word bank to be used in writing activities. Discuss National pride and what it is to be an Australia. Use the links on the web site where students can discover about the mascots.
Students learn about the mascot of their choice.
Also use the Picture Books listed in the resource section. Students complete the accompanying worksheets from the text. The student is then to sort the list into groups of their own choice. The mission of the Mascots is to inspire, entertain, inform and embrace people in a friendly welcoming style that captures the spirit of Sydney. They are asked to research this issue and present a newspaper report written from the Mascots point of view.