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The first olympic games

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Ancient Greece 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.
  • Gain and deploy a historically-grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘civilization’.
  • Understand Ancient Greece, Greek life, their achievements and influence on the western world.

Design and Technology

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

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.

Provided Resources

  • How to make an Olympic Torch
  • How to make an Olive Leaf wreath

You Will Need

  • Cocoa butter/fragranced hand cream
  • Large cones or roll of card
  • Tissue paper
  • Sequin sheets
  • Glue and tape
  • Green paper

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