I will… – Develop an understanding of one of five Greek city- states and their participation in the ancient Greek Olympics – Research the format and structure of the Greek Olympics – Participate in a simulated Greek Olympics – using knowledge rather than physical skill as the marker of “greatness”

No one is sure how the Olympic Games really began, but the first recorded event took place in Olympia nearly 3000 years ago Olympia was a sanctuary dedicated in honor of Zeus, the father of all Greek Gods and Goddesses. (located in Southwestern Greece)

Who could compete in the Olympics? MEN!!! Separate men’s and boys’ divisions Divisions based on chronological age and physical size and strength

Could not compete – married women barred under penalty of death from attending – Maidens allowed to attend games But, could be an owner of a Chariot team or horse owner

Olive leaf wreath Statue of self set at Olympia Jars of oil Fringe benefits such as meals paid for or front-row seats at the theater

In 1896, the first modern day Olympics were held in Athens, Greece. – 1500 years after last ancient Olympics held – Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin –to promote peace, friendship and healthy sporting competition – First Olympics – no women 1900 (2 nd modern Olympics Games) women were allowed to in 4 events: croquet, golf, sailing, and tennis. Of 1225 athletes only 19 were women

I need: – 3 groups of 3 – 2 groups o f 2

Each city-state sent a team to represent them in these famous games – We will have 5 city-states represented: Athens Sparta Corinth Argos Megara

Step #1: Read the description of your city-state and its approach to the Olympic Games – You will then create a flag and pledge based on that information. – At the start of our Olympics, you will each recite your pledge and fly your flag. Step #2: Researching the Olympic Games Step #3: Participating in the HEP Olympics

Welcome to the 2013 Olympic Games Hail athletes from Argos, famous Greek musicians! Hail athletes from Athens, famous Greek scholars! Hail athletes from Corinth, famous Greek traders! Hail athletes from Megara, famous Greek colonizers! Hail athletes from Sparta, famous Greek warriors!

In order to get a chance to try your hand at the Shot Put, your team must answer as many questions correctly as possible. Each team that answers correctly will get a chance to throw a cotton ball for every correct answer…the more chances the better! The team with the farthest throws averaged together receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!

In order to get a chance to try your hand at the Javelin Throw, your team must answer as many questions correctly as possible. Each team that answers correctly will get a chance at tossing a javelin… the more chances the better! The team with the farthest average receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!

In order to get a chance to try your hand at “Discus”, your team answer as many question correctly as possible. Each team will place their feet at the starting line and throw the “discus” The team with the farthest throw receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!

In order to get a chance to try your hand at the “Battle of the Blowball”, you team must answer as many questions correctly as possible. Each team will nominate one member. Olympians will use their straws to blow a ping-pong ball from one end of the classroom to the end, where the goalposts are set up. The fastest time earns a gold medal. The contestant with the farthest jump receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!

The tie breaker…in the event of a tie, we will have one final question with the round culminating in a hula-hoop-off The team to hula-hoop the longest receives a ribbon. – Send a runner (but walk!) to stick this ribbon on your flag!