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Objectives Given the information in this lesson, students will be able to identify the significance and certain facts of three given famous Olympians with at least 80% accuracy. MENU

Target Audience 6 th, 7 th, or 8 th graders Any history or geography class. Standard or accelerated level classes. MENU

Learning Environment Individually Computer with headphones At home, in classroom, or in school computer lab MENU

PLEASE WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO BEFORE CONTINUING Video MENU

Main Menu Learn more about these famous Olympians by clicking on their picture. Nadia ComăneciJesse OwensPaavo Nurmi QUIZ

BORN: NOVEMBER 12, 1961 BIRTHPLACE: ONESTI, ROMANIA NUMBER OF OLYMPICS COMPETED IN: TWO (1976 MONTREAL, 1980 MOSCOW) EVENT: GYMNASTICS Nadia Coman ă ci GENERAL INFORMATION: MENUQUIZ

Nadia Comăneci Only 14 years old when she competed in the 1976 Olympics. She participated in the uneven bars, vault, floor exercise, and balance beam Went on to win 9 medals with 3 of them being gold. Youngest Olympian of all-time to win a gold medal in the all-around event which is all four events combined. MENUQUIZ

Significance of Nadia Com ă neci Comăneci is most remembered for being the first Olympian to score a perfect 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. (Watch this video to see the “perfect 10”) MENUQUIZ

Is there another notable Olympic achievement that you have either seen or heard of? What was it and why do you think it is so significant? Please write your answers down on a piece of paper. Once you are finished continue to the next slide. MENUQUIZ

Quick Review: Which of these gymnastics events did Com ă neci NOT compete in ? B C A Floor exercise Vault Pommel horse MENUQUIZ

Correct! Comaneci competed in both the floor exercise and vault but not the pommel horse. The pommel horse is only a part of men’s gymnastics in the Olympics. MENUQUIZ

Incorrect Please try again by hitting the back button Hint: Think back to which events make up the “all around” event. MENUQUIZ

Select the next Olympian you want to learn more about Nadia ComăneciJesse OwensPaavo Nurmi QUIZ If you have reviewed all three Olympians click RECAP RECAP

BORN: SEPTEMBER 12, 1913 BIRTHPLACE: OAKVILLE, ALABAMA DIED: MARCH 31, 1980 NUMBER OF OLYMPICS COMPETED IN: 1 (1936 BERLIN) EVENT: TRACK AND FIELD JesseOwens Jesse Owens GENERAL INFORMATION: MENUQUIZ

Jesse Owens Won the most gold medals (4) in the 1936 Olympics. The 1936 Olympics were the only Olympics Owens competed in. Competed in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 4x100 meter relay, and long jump. MENUQUIZ

Significance of Jesse Owens Owens is most memorable for dominating the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany hosted by German leader Adolf Hitler. Hitler had believed that the white German race was superior to all other races. Owens’ domination strongly disproved Hitler’s ideology. (Click to watch Owens competing in the ’36 Olympics) MENUQUIZ

Can you think of another instance in history where a certain race overcame any type of adversity? Please write your answer down on a piece of paper. Once you are finished continue to the next slide. MENUQUIZ

Quick Review: Owens competed in the most Olympics of any Olympian all-time? B A True False MENUQUIZ

Correct! Owens only competed in one Olympics. Numerous Olympians have competed in multiple Olympics. MENUQUIZ

Hint: Owens is known for his success in the 1936 Olympics. MENUQUIZ Incorrect Please try again by hitting the back button

BORN: JUNE 13, 1897 BIRTHPLACE: TURKU, FINLAND DIED: OCTOBER 2, 1973 NUMBER OF OLYMPICS COMPETED IN: 3 (1920 ANTWERP, 1924 PARIS, 1928 AMSTERDAM) EVENT: DISTANCE RUNNING Paavo Nurmi GENERAL INFORMATION: MENUQUIZ

Paavo Nurmi Won 12 Olympic medals including 9 gold which is a record that lasted until U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps broke it in Named the greatest Olympian off all-time by Time Magazine in Was once featured on Finnish money. Nicknamed the “Flying Finn”. MENUQUIZ

Significance of Paavo Nurmi Nurmi is considered to be the greatest and most popular Finnish athlete of all-time. He is a very important part of Finnish culture. (Click to learn more about Paavo Nurmi) MENUQUIZ

Who do you think are some of the most significant American athletes? Name at least two, and explain why they might be significant? Please write your answer down on a piece of paper. Once you are finished continue to the next slide. MENUQUIZ

Quick Review: Nurmi was born in which country? A B C France Finland Sweden MENUQUIZ

Correct! Paavo Nurmi is from Turku, Finland. MENUQUIZ Flag of Finland

Incorrect Please try again by hitting the back button Hint: Nurmi’s nickname is the “Flying Finn.” MENUQUIZ

NADIA COMĂNECI WAS A ROMANIAN GYMNAST WHO RECORDED THE FIRST “PERFECT 10” JESSE OWENS WAS AN AMERICAN TRACK AND FIELD STAR WHO WON 4 GOLDS IN THE ’36 GAMES PAAVO NURMI,”THE FLYING FINN”,WAS A FINNISH DISTANCE RUNNER WHO IS HAILED AS THE GREATEST FINNISH ATHLETE OF ALL-TIME. NADIA COMĂNECI WAS A ROMANIAN GYMNAST WHO RECORDED THE FIRST “PERFECT 10” JESSE OWENS WAS AN AMERICAN TRACK AND FIELD STAR WHO WON 4 GOLDS IN THE ’36 GAMES PAAVO NURMI,”THE FLYING FINN”,WAS A FINNISH DISTANCE RUNNER WHO IS HAILED AS THE GREATEST FINNISH ATHLETE OF ALL-TIME. RECAP MENUQUIZ

Quick Review: Which Olympian competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics? A B C Comaneci Owens Nurmi MENUQUIZ

Correct! Jesse Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany. MENU 1936 Olympics QUIZ

Incorrect Hint: Think about which Olympian only competed in one Olympics. MENUQUIZ Please try again by hitting the back button

Quick Review: Which Olympian was nicknamed the “Flying Finn”? A B C Comaneci Owens Nurmi MENUQUIZ

Correct! Paavo Nurmi, who was born in Finland, was nicknamed the “Flying Finn.” MENU The Flying Finn QUIZ

Incorrect MENUQUIZ Hint: Think about which country each Olympian is from and how they might have gotten their nickname. Please try again by hitting the back button

QUIZ! You will be prompted to answer 10 multiple choice questions from the material you’ve just reviewed. If you get stuck on a question or need a hint, click REVIEW for help. Then click QUIZ and skip to the question you missed. To answer, click on the box with the correct letter. If you want to review more before taking the quiz, click MENU. If you feel you are ready for the quiz, click QUIZ to begin. MENUQUIZ

NADIA COM Ă NECI WAS THE FIRST WOMAN GYMNAST TO…? Question #1 C B C A Compete in every gymnastic event Win gold in three Olympics Score a “Perfect 10” Be born in Romania 1 MENU

CORRECT! Com ă neci was the first woman gymnast to score a “perfect 10.” MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Think back to what Comaneci’s most famed accomplishment was. (Hit the REVIEW button to review Nadia Com ă neci, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

PAAVO NURMI ACHIEVED THIS AFTER BEING AN OLYMPIAN? Question #2 A B D C Becoming the president of Finland Winning a Nobel Prize Being hailed as the greatest Olympian of all time in 1996 Being asked to play professional soccer 2 MENU

CORRECT! Nurmi was named the greatest Olympian of all-time by Time Magazine in MENU

INCORRECT Please try again (Hit the REVIEW button to review Paavo Nurmi, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW Hint: A certain magazine honored Nurmi with a prestiguous title.

WHO WAS THE LEADER OF GERMANY WHEN JESSE OWENS COMPETED IN THE OLYMPICS? Question #3 D C B A Adolf Hitler Karl Dönitz Paul von Hindenburg Winston Churchill 3 MENU

CORRECT! Adolf Hitler was the leader of Germany during the 1936 Olympics when Jesse Owens competed. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again (Hit the MENU button to review Jesse Owens or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW Hint: This leader of Germany is widely known for his leadership role in the German Nazi Party.

NADIA COMANECI WAS BORN IN WHICH EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRY? Question #4 D C B A Bulgaria Romania Czechoslovakia Serbia 4 MENU

CORRECT! Nadia Com ă neci was born in Onesti, Romania. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Comaneci was born in the city of Onesti. (Hit the MENU button to review Nadia Com ă neci or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

PAAVO NURMI COMPETED IN WHICH OLYMPIC EVENT? Question #5 D C B A Long jump Distance running High jump Pole vault 5 MENU

CORRECT! Nurmi competed in distance running including the 5,000 and 10,000 meter runs. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Nurmi was known for checking his stopwatch during his competitions (Hit the MENU button to review Paavo Nurmi or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

IN 1936, JESSE OWENS COMPETED IN HIS FIRST AND ONLY OLYMPICS HELD IN WHICH GERMAN CITY? Question #6 D C B A Munich Hamburg Berlin Frankfurt 6 MENU

CORRECT! The 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: This is city was and still is the capital of Germany. (Hit the REVIEW button to review Jesse Owens, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

COMANECI SCORED HER “PERFECT 10” IN WHICH EVENT? Question #7 D C B A Floor exercise Uneven Bars Vault Balance beam 7 MENU

CORRECT! Comaneci achieved her “perfect 10” on the uneven bars. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Watch the video again to know which event Comaneci scored the “perfect 10” in. (Hit the REVIEW button to review Nadia Com ă neci, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

PAAVO NURMI HAD HIS PICTURE ON THIS IN FINLAND? Question #8 D C B A Money Billboards The Finnish flag 8 Finnish running shoes MENU

CORRECT! Nurmi was once featured on the Finnish ten-mark bill. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Many countries put famous people on this especially in the United States. ex: George Washington. (Hit the REVIEW button to review Paavo Nurmi, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

OUT OF THESE THREE OLYMPIANS, WHICH ONE COMPETED IN THE MOST OLYMPICS? Question #9 C B A Nadia ComaneciPaavo NurmiJesse Owens 9 MENU

CORRECT! Nurmi competed in three (1920 Antwerp, 1924 Paris, 1928 Amsterdam) Olympics while Comaneci competed in two and Owens competed in one. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: Remember that one Olympian only competed in one Olympics. (Hit the REVIEW button to review all three of the Olympians or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

WHICH OLYMPIAN IS FAMOUS FOR BREAKING PAAVO NURMI’S RECORD OF 9 GOLD MEDALS? Question #10 D C B A Michael Phelps Michael Jordan Carl Lewis 10 Muhammad Ali MENU

CORRECT! Paavo Nurmi’s record of nine gold medals stood until 2008 when U.S swimmer Michael Phelps broke the record. MENU

INCORRECT Please try again Hint: This Olympian is a famous swimmer for the United States. (Hit the REVIEW button to review Paavo Nurmi, or hit the back button to retry the question) REVIEW

You have completed the "Olympic Heroes "lesson and quiz. You should now know more about these select Olympians that you may have never heard of. Including basic information, accomplishments in the Olympics, and their significance. If you incorrectly answered 3 or more quiz questions on your first attempt, please review the information and retry the quiz until you correctly answer at least 8 questions on the first try. QUIZMENU IMPORTANT:

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