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.
Research and Present a Sports Venue from the Atlanta 1996 Summer OlympicsObjective:
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.