ANCIENT AND MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES

Grade 6

Mount Olympus

You are about to embark on a trip through cyberspace to learn about the Olympic games both ancient and modern. You will be sent to specific web sites to read about the Olympics and some of the athletes who competed in them. You will be asked to answer questions along the way, so read carefully.

Part I – Ancient Olympic History

You will read an overview about the ancient Olympics. After you have read the text and answered the worksheet questions, click the back arrow to return to Part II on this page for your next instruction.

A. To access the worksheet questions and print the worksheet CLICK HERE .

B. CLICK HERE to read the overview of the history of the Olympics.

Part II – Ancient Olympic Sports

You will be investigating the different sports that were included in the ancient Olympic games. After you have read the text and answered the worksheet questions, click the back arrow in order to return to this page and receive instructions for your next task.

A. CLICK HERE to access your next worksheet.

B. Got your worksheet? CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE.

Part III – Stories about the Athletes

I would like you to visit a web site to read some stories about the ancient athletes who competed. Read at least three. Then return to this page by using the back button. There is no worksheet, but I expect you to be prepared to share with your classmates what you learn at this site. (If you think you are finished, but others are still working, read some more!)

To access the stories CLICK HERE.

Part IV – Modern Olympic History

Now you will visit a site to learn how the modern Olympics began.

A. To access your worksheet, CLICK HERE.

B. To continue your Olympics cyber-hunt, CLICK HERE.

Part V – Final Task

Your final task is to compare and contrast the ancient Olympics with the modern summer Olympic games. You must print out the worksheet. Your cyber hunt has ended, and you will use what you have learned to complete your final requirement.

A. To print out your final worksheet, CLICK HERE.