The Olympics
Then and Now


Project Guidelines
4 Box
Rubric


 

Project Guidelines for Research on the Olympics
Focus: Poster Report 24 x 36 inches
Include: A well-developed report using the answers to your focus questions
The title of your report
Two pictures, one for ancient times and one for modern times
Your names
Input: All the answers to your focus questions must be included in your report
All pictures must be hand drawn and colorful
Layout:
Front side:     written report
                     title
                     pictures
                     your names
Back side:    attach 4 Box paper
Pay attention to: directions for report
rubric
spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage
neatness and design

 

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The Olympics: Then and Now Poster Report
4 Box
Focus Questions
1. What were the ancient Olympics?  3 facts

2. Who participated?  3 facts

3. Why were they originally held?  1 fact

4. What were some of the events?  3 facts

5. How do the modern Olympics 
compare?   3 facts

6. What role do the modern Olympics 
play in the world today? Critical thinking question.

Resources

Web Resources
The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

 Olympics Through Time

 The Ancient Olympics

 The Olympic Games History

*Additional resources are available in the Media Center

Important Facts-
Answers to the Focus Questions
Important Facts-
Answers to the Focus Questions














 

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The Olympics: Then and Now Poster Report
Rubric
3= exceeded job requirements
0= did not respond
2= met job requirements
1= partially met job requirements
Used all four sources
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1
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3
Pictures are hand drawn and colorful
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1
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3
Answered question 1
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1
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3
Answered question 2
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1
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3
Answered question 3
0
1
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3
Answered question 4
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1
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3
Answered question 5
0
1
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3
Answered question 6
0
1
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3
Followed directions
0
1
2
3
Accuracy of facts
0
1
2
3
Neatness
0
1
2
3
GUMS
0
1
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3
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