History of the Olympic games

Challenge reference: 4857

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will gain knowledge and investigate historical aspects of the Olympic games.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Be able to research the origins of the Olympic games.

  • 2 .  

    Be able to compare similarities and differences between the sports in the ancient and modern Olympic games.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • State why and where the first Olympic games took place
  • State at least two sports that were included in the ancient Olympic games
  • State the prizes given to the winners of the ancient Olympic games
  • Identify the similarities and differences between the sports in the ancient Olympic games compared to the sports in the modern Olympic games
  • Show the similarities and differences using a Venn diagram
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1 2
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