Olympic Teaching Ideas

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Instead of the boring (and let's face it, predictable) “What I did this summer” assignment that teachers inevitably ask their students to write, why not asking students to write about the 2012 Olympics instead? 

Writing starters may include:

·      Who is your favorite Olympian and why?

·      What is your favorite Olympic sport?

Writing starters for older students may include:

·      Background history on the location of the 2012 Olympic games (What makes London so significant).

·      Research the origins of the Olympic games.

                                                                                                       

But don’t think that the Olympics only lend themselves to writing scenarios. Oh no, just think of how the math teacher can discuss ratios and odds when analyzing wins and losses. And keeping track of the number of overall wins is the perfect way to introduce (and reinforce) charts and graphs.

Elementary School Olympic Activities

Teach students about different aspects of the Olympics by allowing them to create their own personal flag, motto, and medals. Allow students to compete in sports or games to win their own medals. Follow the link below for activities involving Olympics:
Elementary School Olympic Activities eHow.com

Elementary School Olympic Activities

Most students are aware that the Olympics are a sports competitions between the nations of the world.

Teach students about different aspects of the Olympics such as the flags, mottoes, and medals. Encourage competition between the students by recreating or adapting traditional Olympic games.

Follow the link below to eHow.com for our Egghead's article on Olympic activities.

Elementary School Olympic Activities eHow.com