Lesson Planning

Research the Olympic flame, its origins in Olympia and journey to the host’s stadium; consider the importance the god Zeus played in the Games and why olive leaf wreaths were given to the winners; make Olympic torches and olive leaf wreaths.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To research the Olympic flame, its origins in Olympia and journey to the host’s stadium.
• To research the importance the god Zeus played in the Games and why olive leaf wreaths were given to the winners.
• To make Olympic torches and olive leaf wreathes for the class Olympic Games.

Children will:

• Research the Olympic flame, its origins in Olympia and journey to the host’s stadium.
• Consider the importance the god Zeus played in the Games and why olive leaf wreaths were given to the winners.
• Recreate the Olympic flame.