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THE OLYMPICS: HISTORY

THE OLYMPICS is a four-book series that gets behind the scenes at the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. In The Olympics: History travel back to ancient Greece where the Olympics began, and learn about the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896. For the facts behind the headlines, read The Olympics: Scandals . For fascinating facts and stats about the events go to The Olympics: Events , and wonder at the record-breakers in The Olympics: Records .

Worksheets There are two photocopiable worksheets, a page from the book and a printable pictogram guide to the London 2012 Olympics for children to complete. They stand alone, but using them in conjunction with the book will offer a more complete learning experience. The ancient Greek Olympics activity sheet develops children’s historical imagination and stretches their writing skills. In addition it practises letter-writing and research skills. Use the photocopiable page from the book to help them get started. The BBC and the British Museum have informative websites for further research about the ancient Olympics. The activity sheet relating to Olympic posters develops design and art skills, whilst challenging children to think about the idea of symbols and how they are used in design. Posters for the London 1948 Olympics and the Rome 1960 Olympics are reproduced in the book. Many more examples are freely available on the Internet. The pictogram guide lists all 26 official Olympic sports for London 2012 and gives a brief explanation of each. By completing the activity children will have a useful explanatory guide to the Summer Olympics. This activity could be adapted to learn about the sports included in the Winter Games or the Paralympics

Learning objectives To develop imaginative writing skills and letter-writing skills. To develop the historical imagination. To develop design and art skills. To record, select and organise historical information.

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THE OLYMPICS: HISTORY

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