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ERIC Number: ED387371
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 317
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Olympic Spirit: A Worldwide Connection, Volume II, 1993-94 Curriculum Guide. Olympic Day in the Schools.
Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, GA.; United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO. Education Council.
This curriculum guide focuses on cultural awareness for students in grades K-8 through studying participants in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta (Georgia). The program explores the cultures of 20 countries through the eyes of an Olympic athlete. Volume 2 consists of two parts. Part 1 has five chapters with learning activities; those chapters include: (1) The Individual; (2) The Family; (3) Neighborhood/Community; (4) Region; and (5) Cross Cultural Comparisons. Part 2 gives country and athlete information on the participant countries of: (1) Algeria; (2) Argentina; (3) Australia; (4) Belgium; (5) Brazil; (6) Canada; (7) Chile; (8) Costa Rica; (9) England; (10) Germany; (11) Israel; (12) Italy; (13) Japan; (14) Kenya; (15) The Netherlands; (16) Nigeria; (17) Norway; (18) Panama; (19) Russia; and (20) Thailand. The materials were designed to be integrated into existing programs with the 20 countries featured because they are currently included in the curriculum of many elementary and middle schools throughout Georgia. The variety of activities is to promote learning in all areas of study. The activities are intended to develop knowledge and stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. An Appendix contains a glossary of geography terms, recipes, music education resources, bibliography, materials/resources, and reviews of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games and the Paralympics. (EH)
Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Youth and Education Programs, P.O. Box 1996, Atlanta, GA 30301-1996.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, GA.; United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO. Education Council.
Identifiers - Location: Georgia (Atlanta)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A