Winter+Olympics

 = Greek Art: Modern Winter Olympics =

=== Discover the Modern Winter Olympic Games for yourself. === ===During this Webquest, you'll see how the Olympics can influence Art. === == **__Task__ ** == You’ve been assigned by the Olympic Committee to create a 2-dimensional vessel that will depict an event that is held during the winter Olympics. These vessels will be awarded to winners of those events. You will compare information about this event from the Modern Olympic Games. Try to find new and unique facts about each as possible. Remember, you'll be using some of these information in creating your vessel.

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To adequately complete your quest, use all of the available resources. This includes your textbook, library references, on-line resources, etc. ======

**Process:**
= = You will work in groups of 2. You will divide the work among your group equally. Each member will be responsible for contributing to the task. You will answer the following questions through sites available under resources.

1. Research at least one Winter Olympic sport that are held today. 2. Name two other events that may relate to that particular event. 3. Identify three rules of the two events (your chosen event and one above) - are they the same? 4. Who participates in these events? 5. What are the prizes awarded to the winners of those events? 6. Do the Athletes wear special clothing for their event? 7. What equipments are used in this event? 8. How have the Winter Games changed through the years? (Give at least four facts)  =Resources: =


 Sites to use for your research (don’t forget ‘traditional’ resources):

Vancouver Winter Olympic Resources for Kids []

Olympic Trivia []

History of the Olympic Games []

Winter Olympic Events []

About.com – Olympic Games History []

Ancient Olympics vs. Modern Olympics []

=<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: center;">**Conclusion:** = <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">You have completed the research for your 2-dimensional vessel that will depicts an event that is held in today's Modern Winter Olympics. You will use some of the fact found in this research within your illustration of the 2-dimensional vessel. <span style="color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">