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Burlington Build Up ESO 1

Unit 6

Activities 1. Follow the story of Thespis and Melinna, in the BBCs Ancient Olympics:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/classics/olympics/intro.shtml Answer the following questions: a. What did the athlete do at the Bouleuterion? b. Women can compete as chariot racers / horse owners. c. In which five events do athletes compete in the pentathlon? d. How many oxen are killed in the religious festival? e. Was there a long or short sprint in the earliest Olympics? f. What does pankration mean very strong or all strength? g. A medal / An olive-leaf wreath was placed on the winners head.

2. Americans and Europeans play football. Do you know the difference? Go to The Rules of Sports.
Click on Football (Soccer) and Football (American). Complete this chart. Football (Soccer) a. How many players are there? b. How long do they play the game (time)? c. What is the length of the field? d. Which parts of the body can you use to move the ball? e. In which sport do you score a goal / a touchdown? f. Can you find one rule that is different in each game? Football (American)

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