Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Probe their knowledge of Olympics history. Explore the history of the Olympics from a geographical perspective by conducting research on specific topics in small groups. Create an appealing exhibit about Olympic history for peers and parents to visit.
Students then share their answers.
Divide the class into six groups. The history of the Ancient Olympics 2. The events, decisions and people involved in the move to reopen the Olympic games in 1896 3. The criteria and decision-making process for choosing Olympic sites 6. Each group should work to create a list of research questions to answer, and then organize itself to complete the research.