Olympic values education programme

Activity Sheet 02

The Olympic symbol
Olympic educational themes:
Respect, excellence.
Suggested activities:
Adaptations for different age groups from Primary ages 5-8 to Senior ages 15-18.

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  Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, designed this symbol in 1913. —Do you think it is a good symbol for the
  

Olympic Games?
—Why or why not?

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  Symbols and colours mean different things in different cultures.
  

What does it mean in your culture? Do you know what certain colours signify in other cultures? Can you give examples?

Suggested teaching strategies and learning skills
Inquiry, circle of sharing, creativity, collaboration, entry cards, exit cards, personalisation, thinking skills.
E3 Learning outcome
Understanding the significance of the Olympic rings.
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