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The First Modern Olympic Games

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Sports Tournaments History of the Olympics

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of Britain, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • To gain and deploy a historically-grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘civilization’.

Design and Technology

  • Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.

Lesson Planning

Find out about Baron Pierre de Coubertin and the part he played in establishing the modern Olympic Games. Explore Coubertin's beliefs that sport could bring peace and harmony among countries. Make origami Olympic rings and understand the significance of each ring.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To find out about the part Baron Pierre de Coubertin played in establishing the modern Olympic Games.
  • To explore Coubertin's beliefs that sport could bring peace and harmony among countries.
  • To make origami Olympic rings and understand the significance of each ring.

Children will:

  • Understand the role Baron de Coubertin played in establishing the modern Olympic Games.
  • Explore Coubertin's beliefs that sport could bring peace and harmony among countries.
  • Make origami Olympic rings and understand the significance of each ring.

Provided Resources

  • About Baron Pierre de Coubertin
  • How to make origami Olympic Rings
  • Moustache template

You Will Need

  • Double-sided sticky tape
  • Black felt-tips
  • Sticky notes
  • Coloured paper
  • Glue sticks

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