Watch this funny video showing how babies can compete in the Olympics. While you are watching, try to remember all the sports mentioned.
Baby Olympics
Watch babies compete in the Olympics!
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- What makes a sport fun and fair to play?
- How can we create a sports event for our class?
- What makes different sports exciting and challenging?
Possible Ideas
A New Sport Mini Olympics Our Favourite Sports
What makes a sport fun and fair to play?
Possible Idea: A New Sport
Activities:
- Design your own sport, including rules, equipment, and how to play.
- Draw a diagram of the playing field or court.
- Create the “equipment” using craft materials or recycled items.
- Teach your classmates how to play during a “New Sports’ Day.”
- Invite others from the school or community to try out the new sport.
How can we create a sports event for our class?
Possible Idea: Mini Olympics
Activities:
- Plan a class-wide “Mini Olympics” with different simple events (e.g., relay race, bean bag toss, jump rope).
- Assign roles: event planners, athletes, referees, and announcers.
- Make medals, flags, or scorecards.
- Reflect on teamwork and sportsmanship after the event.
- Invite others to come and take part in the event to raise awareness about different sports.
What makes different sports exciting and challenging?
Possible Idea: Our Favourite Sports
Activities:
- Choose a sport to research (e.g., soccer, gymnastics, swimming).
- Create a poster or slideshow with fun facts, equipment, rules, and famous players.
- Present your findings to the class, teaching others about the sport.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
