Materials

• Resource materials on the Olympics
• Ruled index cards

Instructional Activities

1. In pairs or small groups, have students research the Olympics. Have them look for facts that interest them, where the Olympics originated, and what sports/games were played. Encourage them to find pictures. Have them record their findings on index cards.
   
   
2. Have students share their research with the class. Identify the Olympics as a contribution (the act of giving or doing something) from ancient Greece.
   
   
3. Add page 7 (Sports) to the ancient Greece booklet. Have students include the facts they gathered on the Olympics.
   
   
4. Have students add a glossary for page 8, consisting of terms that they need to know: ancient, direct democracy, contribution, characteristic, and community.