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The Greek Olympics

The Greek Olympics. 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

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The Greek Olympics

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  1. The Greek Olympics

  2. 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”

  3. 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)

  4. Who could compete in the Olympics?  • MEN!!! • Separate men’s and boys’ divisions • Divisions based on chronological age and physical size and strength

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. The HEP Olympics • I need: • 3 groups of 3 • 2 groups o f 2

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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!

  12. 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!

  13. 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!

  14. 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!

  15. 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!

  16. Round 5: Hula Hooping • The tie breaker…in the event of a tie, we will have one final question with the round culminating in a hula-hoop-off • The team to hula-hoop the longest receives a ribbon. • Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!

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