Olympics!

__ OLYMPICS and Paralympics 2012 __

Points of Controversy: __** Is a 2 year suspension for a first time illegal drug offence enough? **__ [|Should former drug cheats be allowed to compete after they serve their sentence?] [|Dwain Chambers tells us why he used drugs to cheat.] [|Marion Jones admits to illegal drug use]

[|Should McDonalds be allowed to sponsor the Olympics?] [|Should McDonalds be allowed to sponsor the Olympics? (Part 2)]
 * __ Should McDonalds be able to sponsor the Olympics? __**

**__Should athletes be allowed to mix their political beliefs with the Olympics?__** [|Black power salute on the podium (1968)] [|Clip offers more detail and colour around athletes] [|Interview with black power salute member]

Science of the Olympics: [|The Science of the Olympics]

Paralympics: [|Official Paralympics website]

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__ Below are interviews and biographys of four NZ Olympic Champions __ [|Rob Wadell] [|Alison Shanks] [|Nick Willis] [|Rebecca Wardell]

__ Olympism __ [|Click here for information on the term OLYMPISM]

__Official website of the Olympic movement__ [|www.olympics.org]


 * Activity 2: Olympic Activities **
 * WALT - Use our creative, analysis or evaluative skills to learn more about the Oympic games **

For each activity cut out the appropriate sheet and stick it into your reading book. Then complete.

Print off the worksheets below:


 * Activity 3: Olympic Research Activities **
 * WALT: Research elements of the olympics and present your findings in a form of your choice **


 * 1) Choose one of the topics below
 * 2) Research and present your findings in the form of a poster, double page spread, slide show or short film.
 * What changes/improvements did London have to make in order to prepare for the games?
 * Pick an athlete that interests you and detail their successes, training schedule etc...


 * Activity 4: Olympic Controversy **
 * WALT: Form an opinion backed up with evidence. **

Use the links below to decide for yourself whether this sprinter should be allowed to compete in the Olympics. Criteria: [|Discussion thread] [|Article]
 * In your book, outline the key information in full sentences. Who, what, when, where...
 * Then explain your own opinion, using as much evidence as you can.
 * The more reasons you can come up with, that back up your opinion, the better.