Do you like sports and the summer Olympic Games?
In this post you’re going to learn lots of words for different sports and the equipment we need for them. You’ll also find out about the Olympic games.
Learn the names of sports and equipment
Sports Equipment
How many of these objects can you name?
Find out about the Olympics.
Watch the video and answer the questions below.
- When and where did the first modern Olympics happen?
- How often do they hold the games?
- What entertainment is there in the opening and closing ceremonies?
- What do the athletes carry when they march into the stadium?
- What examples of ‘culture’ do they talk about in the video?
- Athens, Greece in 1896
- Every four years
- Music, dancing and colourful displays
- Their country’s flag
- traditions and customs, food and language.
The video talks about many ways young people can get involved and learn about the Olympics. Some ideas include…
- watch the Olympics on TV
- attend a live event
- make your own mini Olympics at home where they try out different sports and compete against your friends
- learn about the history of the Olympics with books or videos
- learn about famous Olympians
Which way would you prefer to learn about the Olympic games and why? Tell us in the comments box below.
Learn about the history of the Olympic games.
Watch the video and do the quiz.