WEW Culture London Olympics 2012

Aims To know specific facts about the London 2012 Olympics Objectives To outline the history of Olympic games Recognise one famous symbol of the Olympics State when and where the Olympics will be taking place List two Welsh Olympians State the three equestrian events that will be happening at London 2012 Identify at least six Team GB Olympians and what sport they will be competing within.

Heritage of the Olympics The last time it was in London was? – 1908 – Originally awarded to Rome but the eruption on Mount Vesuvius in 1906 meant that it couldn’t take part – Great Britain topped the medals table followed by the USA The Olympics were held in London again in 1948 Straight after World War II – Again, last minute! – USA topped the medals table followed by Sweden then France

What is the symbol of the Olympics? What does it represent? Represents the five continents of the world involved in the Olympics. All have an equal opportunity (white paper)

What do you already know about the London Olympics 2012?

27 th July- 12 th August 2012 Para- olympics 29 th August- 9 th September 2012 London Olympics 2012 Greenwich park, Wembley arena and Olympic parks Every sport from archery to wrestling 26 sports 10,500 competitors

Olympic torch Chester 29 th & 30 th May 2012 Bangor 28 th May 2012 Aberystwyth 27 th & 28 th May 2012 Cardiff 26 th & 27 th May

What countries make up Team GB?

Welsh Olympians

Tom James Event - Rowing BEIJING gold medallist Tom James is aiming to follow in the footsteps of rowing legends Sir Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent by defending his Olympic title at London. James returned from China as one of three Welsh sports stars to achieve golden glory, alongside cyclists Nicole Cooke and Geraint Thomas, following Britain’s triumph in the coxless fours. The 27-year-old from Wrexham is in line to be part of the London 2012 quartet who will be racing for an unprecedented fourth successive Olympic gold in what has become the blue riband event of British rowing.

Equestrian events

Equestrian events – Greenwich park Eventing - 28 th – 31 st July 2012 Dressage – 2 nd -9 th August 2012 Show jumping – 4-8 th August 2012

Do you know who Team GB equestrian Olympians are?

Team GB equestrian Olympians John Whittaker Show jumping Ben Maher Show jumping Oliver Townend Eventing Emma Hindle Dressage Laura Bechtolsheimer Dressage Pippa Funnell Eventing

Aims To know specific facts about the London 2012 Olympics Objectives To outline the history of Olympic games Recognise one famous symbol of the Olympics State when and where the Olympics will be taking place List two Welsh Olympians State the three equestrian events that will be happening at London 2012 Identify at least six Team GB Olympians and what sport they will be competing within.

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Following sessions We will be looking in more detail at our equestrian olympians.