TOKYO OLYMPICS 2021 - It’s Worth Looking Back!

These activities are a MUST to prepare your students for this summer's the big event!

So many print-and-go activities in this MEGA RESOURCE!

Activites can be done in any order.

We only suggest that you begin with the PowerPoint Presentations.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT TOKYO PRESENTATION

PowerPoint Presentation and Google Slides versions

This 33-slide presentation includes several short videos (3 to 5 minutes) which allow students to get acquainted to fascinating Tokyo, the districts, the landmarks, and get a taste of the unique Japanese culture.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES PRESENTATION

PowerPoint Presentation or Google Slides versions

This 23-slide presentation has more integrated videos.

Here students discover the torch relay, the medals, the events, the venues, the technology, and so much more.

HOW SCIENCE HAS CHANGED THE GAMES

BIOMIMICRY – Reading, questions, debate with video link

This activity explains how science mimics nature in order to come up with new, innovative equipment.

FAIR PLAY AND ETHICS - Reading and Video

An activity that looks at the IOC's quest to maintain fair play at the Games.

MATCHING GAME – Events and Names

This matching game serves to familiarize students with all the different sporting events in the Summer Olympics.

EVENTS EXPLAINED - Infographics

Overview of each event. Great starting point to a recommended research project.

NEW EVENTS INTRODUCED IN TOKYO – Think-Pair-Share Coop Activity

A look at the new Olympic events introduced this summer.

HOW IS ART A PART OF THE OLYMPICS? – Reading, Video and Art Project

Discover how art and design are a big part of the Olympics.

EXPRESS YOURSELF! – Discussion Activity

Discussion cards on various questions related to the Olympics.

A SELECTION OF COOL VIDEOS

31 extra videos have been selected for their length, content, quality and interest level to be used as BELL RINGER activities.

Note: We have personally viewed several hundred Olympic videos while researching this unit.

STARS TO WATCH

Students are introduced to 6 athletes who are sure to make an impact this summer.

WHICH EVENTS ARE BEST? - Game

Students use superlatives to discuss the toughest, most entertaining, longest, etc. events.

10-YEAR-OLD OLYMPIAN - Reading for Interest with Video.

Meet Sky Brown, a charming and talented young girl who has hopes of representing her father’s country, Great Britain, in her mother’s native country of Japan in Tokyo.

WHAT??? THERE'S A FOURTH MEDAL? - Reading Comprehension Activity

Learn about the obscure Pierre de Coubertin medal which is seldom awarded and that few know exist.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER AT THE GAMES - Writing Activity

Become a candidate for one of the 10 different fields of volunteers needed at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

BECOME AN OLYMPIC REPORTER - Writing Activity

Students select a type of story to report on the Games.

DEFEND YOUR POSITION - Should E-Sports be in the Olympics?

Are video games sports? Should e-sports be in the Olympics?

This activity shows how to form an opinion and write about it.

SUMMER OLYMPICS GUESSING GAME

Powerpoint or Google Slides version

This is a 20 question quiz about the different events.

We have also included: Links to extra online resources and interactive games.

*****All Powerpoint and Google Slides presentations are 100% editable.*****

MOST ACTIVITIES CAN EASILY BE ADAPTATED FOR DISTANCE-LEARNING

I hope that you enjoy teaching and learning about this fascinating event as much as I enjoyed making this bundle!

Paul

from Creative Couple