1. In this lesson you will:
Explore different perspectives surrounding the impact of the Olympics in a place.

2. Can the Olympics be sustainable? A lesson from Sydney
The Olympics now aims to be a green, low carbon, sustainable Olympics. Is it possible?
Take a look the Sydney Olympics in 2000 which were designed from the start to be a ‘Green’ Olympics.

3. What has the Olympics got to do with me?
Organise the statements from the ones you most believe to be true to those you believe to be least true.
Decide if the Olympics will, in your opinion, benefit the ‘youth of Britain’. E.g. the Games will provide a lasting legacy that will inspire young people.

4. Read through the Newham Fact sheet
Country profile
Read through the Newham Fact sheet

5. Debate/ Role play:
Each pupil takes the role of one of the people on the cards. In groups of 6 you have to decide if you think the Olympic Games will benefit the local people of Newham. A spokesperson from each group should feedback the group’s decision to the rest of the class.

6. Plenary: Fill in the table for each character.
Who?
Advantages
(good things)
Disadvantages (bad things)
Factory owner Lea Valley
Eastway Lee Valley cycle group
Local community spokesperson
Local councillor for Newham
Representative of the ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority)
Local school leaver

8. Barcelona

11. Sydney

17. Weymouth