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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to analyse the connections between the Olympic Games and the concept of a united world.




    Students will understand the concept  and importance through the context of Olympic Games and learn about how this unity can transcend difference to bring countries together on a common platform of sportsmanship and peace.


    Origin of the Olympics

    We're going on a time-traveling adventure to ancient Greece! Over 2,700 years ago, the very first Olympic Games were held in a place called Olympia. Unlike the Olympics today, only freeborn Greek men were allowed to compete in running, jumping, wrestling, and other athletic contests.


    The ancient Greeks believed the Games honored Zeus, the king of the gods. They also saw it as a time for peace. During the Olympics, warring cities would put down their weapons and come together in a spirit of competition and unity.

       

    Olympics is not just a sports event but also a celebration of peace and unity among nations.


    The Parade of Nations symbolises global unity. The coming together of nations.


    Kotahitanga.

    Opening Ceremonies

       



    Flags of the Olympics




    • Think on your own for 5 minutes to find as many flags that you know.
    • Pair with someone at your table to find more flags. (Write these in a different colour).
    • Share with the class your knowledge.




    More than Just Sports

    On your map colour the countries sending athletes to Paris 2024.


    Colour by number of athletes attending


    Use Wikipedia as a reference page.