Summary
A short Studies Weekly 'Funky Facts' video sharing quick facts about the Olympic Games -- where they began long ago and how athletes from around the world compete today. A fun hook for a world-cultures lesson.
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A short Studies Weekly 'Funky Facts' video sharing quick facts about the Olympic Games -- where they began long ago and how athletes from around the world compete today.
- Where and when did the Olympics first begin?
- How are today's Olympics different from the very first ones?
- Why do so many countries take part in the Olympics?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Olympics, athlete, ancient.
Try it: Name one way the ancient Olympics were different from today's.