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toc = The Olympics = =__**Introduction**__=
 * Welcome to our Olympic unit page! For the next few weeks we will be covering our unit on the Olympics. This includes various events in the Olympics such as swimming and Olympic training. Also, inside the classroom we will be focusing on accomplishments from various countries and looking at the different titles and medals recieved. This will allow us to discover some new information about strengths and weaknesses different countries have with different events.

=**__Content Area__**=

ESOL and Olympic Medals

 * This lesson will focus on different countries, including the USA, and their achievements throughout the years. It will focus on the distribution of Olympic medals over the years. This will allow us to see the strengths and weaknesses certain countries have in various events. We will be working with an interactive Olympic map to help us track the progress of different countries.
 * [[image:2012-medals.jpg width="240" height="111"]]

Olympic Swimming

 * In the activity portion of the lesson we will be focusing on swimming. Specifically, the 4-types of strokes demonstrated in the Olympics and swam by Team USA. We spend our time watching select instructional videos explaining how to perform each stroke. As well as time in the water to practice all the strokes. Research will be conducted on official Olympic swim athletes. Also, discussions through moodle and our class blog will be hosted as a way to check for understanding and share experiences with classmates. Grab your goggles!

**Training for the Olympics**

 * We know how important it is to train for any type of vigorous physical activity, however, have you ever wondered if there is any specific type of training you need prior to becoming and Olympic athlete? In this lesson we will be discussing the different parts of our body crucial to training for activity. We will learn how to stay FIT and the lifelong benefits it carries.



=__Communication__=
 * During this unit we will be using this wikispace and the class moodle to communicate to one another, post assignments, and read articles. Also, you will be expected to post to the class blogs specific to each content area.

= **__Assignments and Assessments__** =
 * Assignments and assessments are specific to each subject area. See the content page for a specific breakdown of each assignment and assessment.


 * all photos were extracted from google images