Have you ever ridden a bike? Maybe you own one. While the bicycle is used by millions of people around the world as a means of transport, it is also used for recreation, or in sports such as triathlons, track cycling, BMX or mountain bike competitions. Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and one of the toughest events at the Olympic Games.
This unit, including information sheets and student activities will help you find out more.
Some of the most exciting and historic events at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the medal ceremonies – when winning athletes from around the world receive their gold, silver or bronze medals. The medal ceremonies recognise their effort and dedication to become the best ...
Have you ever seen the Opening Ceremony for an Olympic Games on television? If so, you will probably realise it’s one of the most exciting, memorable and entertaining aspects of the Games, with fireworks, laser shows and amazing dances and other whiz-bang performances. However, it is the traditional ...
This fact sheet contains a number of trivia statements about the Olympics, including an A-Z of minerals and metals used in the olympics. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU032 (2); ACSSU075 (4) ...