ELA Vocab
The Ancient Greeks started the Olympic Games. The games were held in Olympia and were in honor of the king of the Gods, Zeus.
Ancient Greece
A song that officially symbolizes a country or nation.
National Anthem
The ceremony that takes place after the final event (16 days later). The Olympic flame is put out and the Olympic flag is lowered.
Closing Ceremony
Where are the Olympics being held this year?
Tokyo
It is first lit from a basin of fire in Olympia, Greece and runners carry it to the host country of that year’s games to represent the past to present games. The Olympic torch burns for the entire games.
Olympic Torch
The 5 colored rings that are the symbol of the Olympics and represent a unified world.
Olympic Rings
A major international multi-sport event held every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. First held in France.
Winter Olympics
In New Hampshire! Miss you all!
The ceremony that starts off the games. The athletes from each country attend, the Olympic flame is lit, and the host country demonstrates their culture through performances.
Opening Ceremony
Also known as the Games of the Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event held once every four years. First held in Greece.
Summer Olympics
Something that is living is...
biotic
Whose birthday are we celebrating on Tuesday?
Colin's!
Responsible for choosing the host city and choosing what sports are in the games.
International Olympic Committee
An international multi-sport event involving athletes with a variety of disabilities.
Paralympics
Something that is not living is...
abiotic
What is Mrs. Kindorf's baby's name?
Joey (Joseph)
A stand in which athletes stand on to receive their medals.
Podium
At the end of each event, the gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to the athletes/teams that place in the top three.
Medal Presentation
What did the Incas call their leader?
Sapa Inca
Which new flavor of seltzer did Mrs. Lattanzi bring in this week?
Mango