Use the Olympic Games as the starting point for learning in your classroom with our ENORMOUS collection of teaching ideas, activities and classroom resources!
Make an olive leaf crown to award to the winner of an Olympic event.
Design some clothing / merchandise to sell at the next Olympic games.
Use a variety of craft materials to recreate the Olympic rings logo.
Art
Design a new logo for the Olympics.
Design a new Olympic mascot.
Create a storyboard about an Olympic event. Use our template as a starting point.
Make some paper chains using the colours of the Olympic logo.
Music
Compose a song / fanfare to perform at the opening ceremony.
Famous musicians often perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games. Choose a selection of artists / bands that you would like to perform at the next event.
Geography
Use a map to plot the locations of Olympics Games throughout history. Use this example as inspiration.
Find out the location of the next Olympics and plan a trip there. How will you get there? How long will the journey be?
Create a travel guide based on the location of the next Olympic Games.
Plot the route of the Olympic torch as it travels to the location of the Games.
Choose a country that is taking part in the Olympics and write a report about it. If each student in your class chose a different country, these could be combined into a larger guide.
History
Write a report about the history of the Olympic Games. When did it begin? When did the modern Olympics start? This video may help:
Create a timeline that shows the main events in Olympic history.
Make a list of objects / artefacts that could appear in an Olympic museum. Could you create some signs to teach people about them?
Physical education
Can you plan your own school Olympics event? Which sporting activities will athletes compete in? How will it be organised?
Take part in a sports event that is takes place at the Olympics. Compare your times / scores to the winning competitors.
Choreograph a dance to perform at the opening / closing ceremony of the Games.
Choose one of the Olympic sports and try to improve your skills. Record your progress using data and / or video to track your improvements.
Create a poster that teaches competitors about good sportsmanship while they are taking part in the Games.
Languages
Find out the names of Olympics sports in different languages.
Create a multi-lingual guide for visitors to the Olympic Games.
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