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Learning Targets
• I will…– Develop an understanding of one of five
Greek city-states and their participation in the ancient Greek Olympics
– Research the format and structure of the Greek Olympics
– Participate in a simulated Greek Olympics – using knowledge rather than physical skill as the marker of “greatness”
The First Olympics • No one is sure how the
Olympic Games really began, but the first recorded event took place in Olympia nearly 3000 years ago
• Olympia was a sanctuary dedicated in honor of Zeus, the father of all Greek Gods and Goddesses. (located in Southwestern Greece)
Who could compete in the Olympics?
• MEN!!!• Separate men’s and boys’
divisions• Divisions based on
chronological age and physical size and strength
Could Women Compete?
• Could not compete – married women barred under penalty of death from attending–Maidens allowed to
attend games
• But, could be an owner of a Chariot team or horse owner
What prizes did Olympic victors get?
• Olive leaf wreath • Statue of self set
at Olympia• Jars of oil• Fringe benefits
such as meals paid for or front-row seats at the theater
First Modern Olympics
• In 1896, the first modern day Olympics were held in Athens, Greece.– 1500 years after last ancient Olympics held– Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin –to
promote peace, friendship and healthy sporting competition
– First Olympics – no women• 1900 (2nd modern Olympics Games) women
were allowed to in 4 events: croquet, golf, sailing, and tennis.
• Of 1225 athletes only 19 were women
The Greek Olympics
• Each city-state sent a team to represent them in these famous games–We will have 5 city-states
represented:• Athens• Sparta• Corinth• Argos• Megara
Today’s Task…
• Step #1: Read the description of your city-state and its approach to the Olympic Games– You will then create a flag and pledge based on
that information.– At the start of our Olympics, you will each recite
your pledge and fly your flag.
• Step #2: Researching the Olympic Games• Step #3: Participating in the HEP Olympics
Welcome to the 2013 Olympic Games
• Hail athletes from Argos, famous Greek musicians!
• Hail athletes from Athens, famous Greek scholars!
• Hail athletes from Corinth, famous Greek traders!
• Hail athletes from Megara, famous Greek colonizers!
• Hail athletes from Sparta, famous Greek warriors!
Round 1: Cotton Ball Shot Put
• In order to get a chance to try your hand at the Shot Put, your team must answer as many questions correctly as possible.
• Each team that answers correctly will get a chance to throw a cotton ball for every correct answer…the more chances the better!
• The team with the farthest throws averaged together receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this
ribbon on your flag!
Round 2: Javelin Throw
• In order to get a chance to try your hand at the Javelin Throw, your team must answer as many questions correctly as possible.
• Each team that answers correctly will get a chance at tossing a javelin… the more chances the better!
• The team with the farthest average receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick
this ribbon on your flag!
Round 3: Paper Plate Discus
• In order to get a chance to try your hand at “Discus”, your team answer as many question correctly as possible.
• Each team will place their feet at the starting line and throw the “discus”
• The team with the farthest throw receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this
ribbon on your flag!
Round 4: Battle of the BlowBall
• In order to get a chance to try your hand at the “Battle of the Blowball”, you team must answer as many questions correctly as possible.
• Each team will nominate one member. Olympians will use their straws to blow a ping-pong ball from one end of the classroom to the end, where the goalposts are set up. The fastest time earns a gold medal.
• The contestant with the farthest jump receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon
on your flag!