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History of the Olympics

Completed by 11 learners
Ages 10-15
Live One-Time Class
Come and join us for this 1 time class where we explore the long and exciting history of the Olympic Games.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(885 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Are you excited for the Olympics? Then come and join us as we explore the history of the international games. We will go all the way back to ancient Olympic Games in Greece over 3,000 years ago and look at what events were held and who was allowed to participate. We will then flash forward to Athens, Greece in 1896 with the first "modern" games. Who participated? What events were held? What was the response around the globe? What does the symbol represent? Who decides when and where each game will be held? We will then move through the twentieth century and look at how the events have evolved and changed, what years were there no games, and different controversies (boycotts) and surprises were there (Jamaican bobsled team).

Learning Goals

Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will some discussion of sexism (women were barred from the original games), racism, and discrimination. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level. There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: The Olympic Games https://www.history.com/topics/sports/olympic-games Penn Museum The Real Story of the Olympic Games https://www.penn.museum/sites/olympics/olympicorigins.shtml National Geographic Kids https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/first-olympics International Olympic Committee https://olympics.com/ioc/overview 24 facts about the Olympics that will blow your mind https://www.ef.edu/blog/language/24-facts-about-the-olympics/ The 25 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments of All Time. https://greatist.com/fitness/25-most-inspiring-olympic-moments-all-time#1 13 Olympic Moments that Changed History https://www.rd.com/list/13-olympic-moments-that-changed-history/ Amazing Olympic Moments: 10 Unforgettable Olympic Memories https://olympic.ca/2017/06/06/10-unforgettable-olympic-moments/

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2018
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885reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

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