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. This 15 minute video outlines many of the environmental initiatives of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Class discussion on the main segments.