26 August - 1 September

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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING Kotahitanga - unity, togetherness, solidarity, oneness, collective action by looking at promoting the next Olympic Games city.

Objective:

Students will research one of the sports venues that were upgraded or constructed for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics and how it is being repurposed today. They will create a 10-slide presentation to showcase their findings.

Assignment Instructions:

1.Research: 

Select one sports venue from the list provided below:

Centennial Olympic Stadium (now Georgia State Stadium)

Georgia Dome (now replaced by Mercedes-Benz Stadium)

Georgia Tech Aquatic Center

Centennial Olympic Park

Georgia World Congress Center

2.Presentation Slides:

Slide 1: Title Slide - Include the name of the venue, your name, and date.

Slide 2: Introduction - Provide an overview of the venue and its significance during the 1996 Olympics.

Slide 3: Historical Background - Detail the history and original purpose of the venue before the 1996 Olympics.

Slide 4: Upgrades and Construction - Describe the specific upgrades or construction efforts made for the 1996 Olympics.

Slide 5: Events Hosted - List the events that were held at the venue during the Olympics.

Slide 6: Post-Olympic Use - Explain how the venue was used immediately after the Olympics.

Slide 7: Current Repurposing - Detail how the venue is being used today, including any renovations or changes.

Slide 8: Economic Impact - Discuss the economic impact of repurposing the venue on the local community.

Slide 9: Social and Cultural Impact - Highlight any social or cultural benefits the repurposing has brought to the community.

Slide 10: Conclusion - Summarize the key points and your thoughts on the venue's transformation.

3.Visuals: Use images, graphs, and other visuals to enhance your presentation.

4.Sources: Cite all sources of information and visuals used in your presentation.