More than 17,000 students from Davis participated in pre-Olympic events, Shaw said. More than 100,000 students across Utah attended the 17 pre-Olympic events. Almost every event was a positive experience for students and teachers, said Norma Jean Remington, the district's social studies supervisor. SLOC asked schools to send students to the events so volunteers could get an idea of what to expect during the 2002 Winter Olympics. But besides attending events, students have participated in other projects, such as designing postcards, posters and Olympic pins, said Norma Jean Remington, the district's social studies supervisors.
Teachers can get lesson plans, go on virtual tours and get weather dates to use in the classroom.
Parents can see which country their child's school has linked with and learn more about that country.