Transcript Olympic_Games_lesson_2

These are carried by symbols.
 The Rings
 The Motto
 The Flame
 The Mascots
 The Flag
 The Medals
 The Logo
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The Olympics take place every 4 years.
205 nations are expected to take part.
The Olympic flag has 5 rings, each
differently coloured.
Every 4 years the hosting country designs
the torch and mascots for the games.
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The arrival of the Olympic
Torch is another highlight in
the opening ceremony.
The Olympic Flame is the best
known feature of the games.
When the flame is lit it follows
a very precise ritual.
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In memory of the Olympic
Games’ ancient origins, the
flame is lit in Olympia in
Greece, months before the
games start.
The Olympic flame can only be
lit by the sun’s rays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7ecWXxTn0
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The torch is carried from
Olympia to the host city of the
Games, sometimes through
many countries and regions.
The flame is carried by
residents along the route and
this allows people to follow its
journey to discover new
cultures and customs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGP5w3_n5T0
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When does the flame arrive in Britain?
Where is the flame on May 29th?
How many days does the flame travel
through Britain?
When is the flame at Stonehenge?
Where does the flame visit right before
the Olympic Stadium?
How many communities will the flame
pass through?
When does the flame arrive at the
Olympic Stadium?
How far across the UK will the flame
travel?
What country will the flame be in on
June 12th?
When is the flame visit the Isle of Man?
To learn to spell names of the
Olympic countries correctly and
match them to their flame.
BRONZE(1) – To label 3 flames
correctly.
SILVER(2) – To label 8 flames
correctly
GOLD(3) – To label all 12 flames
correctly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13686777
All torches can be found here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13424048
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Design Features
• Since 1928, the front of every
medal has a picture of Nike, the
Greek Goddess of Victory.
• A new design was created in 2004
which featured the Greek Stadium
and the new image of Nike.
• The new image shoes Nike flying
into the stadium to be crowned with
a wreath.
Design Features
• The reverse side of each medal is
unique to each Olympic game.
• The design for the reverse of
London 2012 medal features five
symbolic elements:
Design Features
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The curved background implies a bowl similar to
the design of an amphitheatre.
The core emblem is an architectural expression,
a metaphor for the modern city, and is
deliberately jewel-like.
The grid suggests both a pulling together and a
sense of outreach – an image of radiating energy
that represents the athletes' efforts.
The River Thames in the background is a symbol
for London and also suggests a fluttering
baroque ribbon, adding a sense of celebration.
The square is the final balancing motif of the
design, opposing the overall circularity of the
design, emphasising its focus on the centre and
reinforcing the sense of 'place' as in a map
inset.
Design Features
• Each medal should be at least 68mm
across and 3mm thick.
• The Gold Medals must contain at
least 6 grams of 24 carat gold must
coat each gold medal.
• Silver Medals must contain at least
92.5% silver.
• Bronze medals contain copper, zinc,
tin and a small amount of silver.
Design Features
• The London 2012 Olympic medals will
weigh 375-400g, be 85mm in
diameter and 7mm thick.
• The gold medal is made up of 92.5%
silver and 1.34% gold, with the
remainder copper (a minimum of 6g
of gold)
• The silver medal is made up of 92.5%
silver, with the remainder copper
• The bronze medal is made up of
97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
The Olympic Flame
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When does the flame arrive in Britain?
Where is the flame on May 29th?
How many days does the flame travel through
Britain?
When is the flame at Stonehenge?
Where does the flame visit right before the
Olympic Stadium?
How many communities will the flame pass
through?
When does the flame arrive at the Olympic
Stadium?
How far across the UK will the flame travel?
What country will the flame be in on June 12th?
When is the flame visit the Isle of Man?
The Olympic Medals
How must the Olympic medals be made?
• Each medal should be at least 68mm across and 3mm thick.
• The Gold Medals must contain at least 6 grams of 24 carat gold which
must coat each gold medal.
• Silver Medals must contain at least 92.5% silver.
• Bronze medals contain copper, zinc, tin and a small amount of silver.
Design Features – The Front
Since 1928, the front of every medal has a picture of
Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory.
A new design was created in 2004 which featured the
Greek Stadium and the new image of Nike.
The new image shoes Nike flying into the stadium to be
crowned with a wreath.
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What size must the medals be?
Who is pictured on the front of all Olympic Medals?
What are Bronze medals made from?
What does the curved background of London 2012
medal represent?
5. On London 2012 medal what represents the athletes
efforts?
6. What river is on the London 2012 medal?
7. What shape on the 2012 medal means “place” like on
a map?
8. When did the front design on the medal change?
9. Is the Gold Medal made of Gold?
10.Design your own medal unique to WWAC. Explain the
meaning of each symbol. Make sure it is exactly the
correct size. Think about what words /pictures you
want to put on it – what do they represent.
Design Features. – The Back
The reverse side of each medal is unique to each
Olympic game. The design for the reverse of London
2012 medal features five symbolic elements:
• The curved background implies a bowl similar to the
design of an amphitheatre.
• The core emblem is an architectural expression, a
metaphor for the modern city, and is deliberately
jewel-like.
• The grid suggests both a pulling together and a
sense of outreach – an image of radiating energy
that represents the athletes' efforts.
• The River Thames in the background is a symbol
for London and also suggests a fluttering baroque
ribbon, adding a sense of celebration.
• The square is the final balancing motif of the
design, opposing the overall circularity of the
design, emphasising its focus on the centre and
reinforcing the sense of 'place' as in a map inset.
_________ 2008
_________ 2004
_________ 1992
_________ 1988
_________ 1976
_________ 1972
_________ 1968
_________ 2000
_________ 1996
_________ 1984
_________ 1980
_________ 1964