Let the Olympic Fun & Games Begin
Let the
Fun and Olympic Games
Begin …..
Everyone has already chosen a country that is participating in the Olympics to investigate and explore.
Do some reading about your country to understand where it is and some interesting things about its people and culture.
On your large piece of paper construct the flag of your country and write about the significance of the design and colours.
Now for the fun part …… choose one or two of the following activities:
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Team song
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Invent an Olympic game/sport that represents the culture of your country
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Create/design an Olympic torch that represents the culture of your country Create/design a team uniform
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Create/design team merchandise - towels, hats, wavers etc
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Create/design gold, silver, bronze medals that represents the culture of your country
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Make a sculpture/ model of an artefact or object that represents the culture of your country
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Use native flowers or culturally significant objects to create/design a wreath/bouquet/soft toy to present to winners at the Olympic Games
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Nothing in the list that inspires you? Then come up with your own ideas and create/design something special for your country at the Olympics.
Due: Week 2 Term 3
Interesting Sites:
Languages:
Here is a site where you can learn to speak a new language.
Could be useful 
Parade of Nations:
Here is a link that will take you some of the countries that take part in the Olympics.
Check to see if your country is there!
Try the Time For Kids - Around the World site - lots of info about many countries
Wave a Flag!
Flags of the World is the site for you
Enchanted Learning Flags site is busy but good too.
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Look who's visited our site!
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What's the Weather Like Here?
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Our Visitors
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