A Summer to Remember:
The First Olympics of the New Millennium
Short Description
We are fast approaching the start of another Summer Olympics. However, this is not just any Summer Olympics. This is the first Summer Olympics of the New Millennium. To help us prepare for this event, as well as reflect on the accomplishments of those before us, let's take a closer look at the Summer Olympics!
Subject
- Language Arts
- Interdisciplinary
Technology Needed
Teachers are encouraged have their students use what ever they have available to tailor the project to suit their needs.
Time Commitment
Activities are designed for short term (one or two classes) or long term (weeks)
Registration Information
Register by sending and email to writingprocess@canada.com with the following:
- Teacher's Name:
- Class:
- Number of Students:
- School:
- School District:
- Town/City:
- Country:
Registration Deadline
September 30, 2000
Full Project Description
We are fast approaching the start of another Summer Olympics. However, this is not just any Summer Olympics. This is the first Summer Olympics of the New Millennium. To help us prepare for this event, as well as reflect on the accomplishments of those before us, let's take a closer look at the Summer Olympics!
With links and many different activity ideas, there are lots of ways that you can learn a little or lot of background information on past, present and future Summer Olympics.
Project Objectives
The intent of this project is to provide:
- teachers with ideas for adaptable short term and long term activities
related to the Olympics theme.
- associated links that have been carefully selected to suit the activities.
- space on the internet for completed works to be shared and celebrated in the Olympic spirit.
Curricular Objectives are located at:
http://www.geocities.com/writingprocess/curriculum.htm
Assessment
Teachers will be able to assess their students based on their own needs.
Sponsored by
Edmonton Public Schools
