Virginia Experience 3rd Grade Solution Focus on Ancient World Cultures
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about Ancient World Cultures. All curriculum materials cover important world geography, characteristics of civilizations, ancient civilizations, economics, and citizenship and government required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about Ancient World Cultures. All curriculum materials cover important world geography, characteristics of civilizations, ancient civilizations, economics, and citizenship and government required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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<strong>Ancient</strong> Greece: Sports<br />
The Greeks were very serious about sports. They thought it was important to be<br />
physically fit so their bodies would be pleasing to their gods. The Greeks created<br />
games and competiti<strong>on</strong>s like field hockey that would keep young men str<strong>on</strong>g.<br />
Greece’s most famous c<strong>on</strong>tributi<strong>on</strong> to sports was the<br />
Olympic Games, which began in ancient Greece. Initially,<br />
the games were <strong>on</strong>ly for Greeks. Athletes participated<br />
in just a few sports. They included discus throwing,<br />
javelin throwing, wrestling, running, and chariot racing.<br />
The winners of the events were nati<strong>on</strong>al heroes!<br />
The Olympic Games of today are modeled after<br />
the games of ancient Greece but have important<br />
differences. Today, people all over the world<br />
participate in the Olympic Games. Unlike the original games, today’s Olympic Games<br />
take place in different cities each time they are held. In additi<strong>on</strong>, there are many<br />
more sports in today’s Games.<br />
One of the biggest differences between the Greek Olympic Games and the modern<br />
Olympics is the fact that women are allowed to participate today!<br />
Compare and C<strong>on</strong>trast<br />
Use the Venn diagram to compare the ancient Greek Olympic Games and today’s<br />
Olympic Games.<br />
Greek Olympics<br />
Both<br />
Today’s Olympics<br />
Sample<br />
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