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Animal Olympics Match
Animal Olympics Match
The Olympics is one of the greatest events in the sports world, using the Olympics as inspiration to learn about animal adaptations is a great way to incorporate that into a lesson.
Grade Level: 3-8
Time: 5-20 minutes
Learning Standards: LS1.A, LS1.B, MP.4, RF4, SL1, W2
What we are Learning?
What we are Learning?
Animals have adaptations for living in their environment
The Olympics is a world wide sporting event that showcases many different sports.
Some sporting events mimic adaptations that animals have as well.
Animal vocabulary
Different Olympic sporting events.
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
A few copies of the Card deck
Scissors, paper, lamination for durability for multiple uses
Slides for review
Space for participants to sort
How is it done?
How is it done?
Using one or more sets of the card deck, groups of participants will try to match the sport, animal, description and image of athlete.
This can be done in groups or as individuals.
What to Expect?
What to Expect?
An engaging & active game for your group or individual
Group cooperation & communication
Development of analytical skills
A fun way to teach about the Olympics, adaptations of athletes and animals.
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