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Olympic competition

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/gk2/olympic.html

A lesson plan for Grade 2 Social Studies

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
2
Subjects
thinking skills (information literacy, research skills)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to modern and ancient Olympic Games. After engaging students in a discussion about their favorite types of games, the teacher leads students in research about how the Olympics began in Greece.

Students will:

  • discuss their favorite games and the meaning of competition;
  • describe the types of competitive games played at their school and in the community;
  • discuss and view pictures of modern summer Olympic sports;
  • discuss and view pictures of ancient Olympic sports;
  • explain why the Olympics are popular today, just as they were in ancient Greece;
  • draw pictures of themselves participating in ancient and modern Olympic sports; and
  • share their pictures with the class.

Xpeditions provides links to necessary web resources, detailed instructions for completing the lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 2

  • Goal 3: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and communities are alike and different.
    • Objective 3.01: Compare similarities and differences between oneself and others.
    • Objective 3.03: Compare similarities and differences among cultures in various communities.
    • Objective 3.05: Identify historical figures and events associated with various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated around the world.
    • Objective 3.06: Identify individuals of diverse cultures and describe on their contributions to society.