Many of you are on vacation, but perhaps you are teaching summer school or are looking for an activity to use with your kids during the summer months.
The 2017, Tour de France began on July 1st and ends on July 23rd. It's considered the world's biggest and most exciting bicycling race. It is in its 114th year! Athletes competing in the race will travel approximately 3,516 kilometers (2,183 miles) during the 22-day race. This year's Tour de France began in Dusseldorf, Germany, and will end in Paris, France. Each day (called stages), a leader will be awarded a yellow jersey (or Maillot Jaune in French). In addition to the yellow jersey, there is a polka dot jersey awarded to the best climber (king of the mountains), a white jersey (the best young rider), and a green jersey (best sprinter). The Tour de France began in 1903.
View a map with the 2017 route.
Fun Facts:
Vocabulary word: Peloton, the term for the "pack" of riders.
Extension Activities:
Gail Hennessey
My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, career surveys on many famous people, factoids, news, and more. Check it out.
Illustration from Wpclipart
|
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and receive
top education news, lesson ideas, teaching tips and more!
No thanks, I don't need to stay current on what works in education!
COPYRIGHT 1996-2016 BY EDUCATION WORLD, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
COPYRIGHT 1996 - 2024 BY EDUCATION WORLD, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.