History of the Winter Olympics
aligned to Wida Standard 1
Learning Objective
I can describe the history and significance of the Winter Olympics.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
English World Documentary: Winter Olympics
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The first Winter Olympic Games were held in France in 1924, due to the popularity of the Summer Olympics.
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To date, twelve countries have participated in every Winter Olympic Games, and the United States is the only country to have won a gold medal at every Winter Olympic Games.
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The Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA in 2002 was one of the most successful Winter Olympiads in history, relying exclusively on private sponsorship.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name the five sports that were featured in the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924.”
Teacher Guide
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