Go to:

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics

Look through the "Ancient and Modern Olympic Sports," "The Context of the Games and the Olympic Spirit," " Frequently Asked Questions," and "Athletes’ Stories" sections.

Find and record five ways that the ancient Olympics were different from the modern Olympics.  Based on the group’s ideas, the artist should draw a picture of the Olympics in ancient Greece and the Olympics now.  Try to include as many of the ideas as you recorded in your illustration.

Why do you think the ancient and modern Olympics are different?

Who participated in the Olympic events?  Why do you think these people (and not others) participated?

Why do you think the city-states agreed on a truce during the Olympics?  Was it simply for safe travel, or did this have greater meaning?  Provide evidence to support your answer.

What events, practiced at ancient Greek festivals would be appropriate for your class activity?

How will you get the whole class to participate in your activity?

Go to:

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/movie 1

Watch the movie and read the information with each clip.

Do the same at these sites:

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/movie 2

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/movie 3

Where will your activity need to take place?

Will you need help from any other groups?  If so, what will you need?

The recorder should write a detailed plan of the activity that includes answers to the following questions:

Will this activity be for the whole class or for small groups?

How will you get the whole class involved?  What role will they play; will they be an audience or participants?

What role will each of you play in the activity?  For example, will you lead a small group?  Will one of you lead a tour while the rest play the roles of ancient festival-goers?

What materials will you need?

Prepare to discuss your plan with the teacher and to share and get suggestions from the whole class.

Go to the Conclusion page when you are finished.