British Columbia is one of the few places in the world to ever host an Olympic and Paralympic Games and this once-in-a-lifetime event will provide countless teachable moments to engage students in learning. The resources on this disc will help educators make the most of the 2010 Winter Games and give every student in the province the opportunity to engage in Olympic and Paralympic-related learning experiences and participate in Olympic and Paralympic-related events and activities.
After watching the video clips about the educational opportunities the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games can offer, read the Teachable Moments for the 2010 Classroom brochure and imagine the many ways that you could use the 2010 Winter Games in your classroom!
Browse the many resources available on this DVD, including the Featured Programs from the BC Ministry of Education and Partner Resources from the other Vancouver 2010 Education Program partners.
To help you find the Vancouver 2010 education programs that are most useful for you, View the Thematic Overview Chart. This useful graphic organizer sorts the available programs by theme and provides hyperlinks to each program’s home page so you can easily find the programs that are most relevant for your classroom.
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As you participate in Vancouver 2010 education programs, make sure to register your school as a 2010 Spirit School for a chance to win great prizes and show off the amazing things your students are doing.
For the most up-to-date information about all Vancouver 2010 Education Programs, visit www.vancouver2010.com/EDU, Canada’s school portal for the 2010 Games. Check out the short /EDU introductory video, (French version) for an overview of the site’s key features. |
