Olympic Games 2024 Research Project - (Google Slides™)

Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics with this comprehensive research project designed for Year 5-8 students! This engaging and interactive Google Slides project will guide your students through the fascinating history, key events, and cultural impact of the Olympic Games. Perfect for enhancing research skills, critical thinking, and presentation abilities, this resource is a must-have for your classroom.

What’s Included:

21 Editable Google Slides: Easy-to-use templates that cover all aspects of the Olympic Games.
Guided Research Questions: Thought-provoking questions to help students explore the history, significance, and evolution of the Olympics.
Medal Tracker Slide: An interactive slide where students can track and graph the medal counts of their chosen countries.
Visual and Interactive Elements: Encourage students to use images, videos, and graphs to make their presentations engaging and informative.
Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance on how to complete each slide, ensuring students stay on track.

Topics Covered:
Introduction to the Olympics: Origins and significance.
Paris as the Host City: Why Paris was chosen and key venues.
Dates and Venues: Important dates and locations for the 2024 Games.
New Sports and Events: Exciting new additions to the Olympics.
Mascot and Logo: The symbolism behind the 2024 mascot and logo.
Sustainability and Innovation: Environmental and technological initiatives.
Athletes to Watch: Key international and New Zealand athletes.
Medal Predictions: Expected top-performing countries and events.
Cultural Impact: The economic and cultural effects on Paris and beyond.
Fun Facts: Interesting tidbits about the 2024 Olympics.
Medal Tracker: A customizable graph for tracking medals.
Conclusion: Summarizing key points and reflections.
References: Importance of citing sources and ensuring accuracy.
Quiz: Students create a quiz about the Olympic Games for a classmate/s to answer.
Find Countries on a map: Students locate countries on a World Map.

Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect for Year 5-8 students (Grade 4-7), this project supports key learning objectives and fosters a deeper understanding of global events.
Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students motivated and involved in their learning journey.
Easy to Use: Editable Google Slides make it simple to customise and adapt to your classroom needs.
Enhances Key Skills: Promotes research, critical thinking, digital, and presentation skills.
Get your students excited about the 2024 Paris Olympics with this all-inclusive research project! Download now and bring the spirit of the Olympics into your classroom.