The Meaning and Values of The Olympics.

Meaning and Values. . .

These are carried by symbols.The RingsThe MottoThe FlameThe MascotsThe FlagThe MedalsThe Logo

The Olympic Flame and medals

Lesson 2

Olympics Facts 2012

The Olympics take place every 4 years. 205 nations are expected to take part. The Olympic flag has 5 rings, each

differently coloured. Every 4 years the hosting country

designs the torch and mascots for the games.

The Olympic Flame

The arrival of the Olympic Torch is another highlight in the opening ceremony.

The Olympic Flame is the best known feature of the games.

When the flame is lit it follows a very precise ritual.

The Olympic Flame Ritual

In memory of the Olympic Games’ ancient origins, the flame is lit in Olympia in Greece, months before the games start.

The Olympic flame can only be lit by the sun’s rays.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7ecWXxTn0

The Olympic Flame Ritual

The torch is carried from Olympia to the host city of the Games, sometimes through many countries and regions.

The flame is carried by residents along the route and this allows people to follow its journey to discover new cultures and customs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGP5w3_n5T0

The Olympic Flame1. When does the flame arrive in Britain?2. Where is the flame on May 29th?3. How many days does the flame travel

through Britain?4. When is the flame at Stonehenge?5. Where does the flame visit right

before the Olympic Stadium?6. How many communities will the flame

pass through?7. When does the flame arrive at the

Olympic Stadium?8. How far across the UK will the flame

travel?9. What country will the flame be in on

June 12th?10. When is the flame visit the Isle of

Man?

This weeks medal challenge.

To learn to spell names of the Olympic countries correctly and match them to their flame.BRONZE(1) – To label 3 flames correctly.SILVER(2) – To label 8 flames correctlyGOLD(3) – To label all 12 flames correctly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13686777

The London 2012 Olympic Flame

All torches can be found here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13424048

Beijing 2008

Athens 2004

Sydney 2000

Beijing 2008

Athens 2004

Sydney 2000

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Atlanta 1996

Barcelona 1992

Korea 1988

Atlanta 1996

Barcelona 1992

Korea 1988

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Los Angeles 1984

Moscow 1980

Montreal 1976

Los Angeles 1984

Moscow 1980

Montreal 1976

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Munich 1972

Mexico City 1968

Tokyo 1964

Munich 1972

Mexico City 1968

Tokyo 1964

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The Olympic Medals

Design Features

• Since 1928, the front of every medal has a picture of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory.

• A new design was created in 2004 which featured the Greek Stadium and the new image of Nike.

• The new image shoes Nike flying into the stadium to be crowned with a wreath.

The Olympic Medals

Design Features

• The reverse side of each medal is unique to each Olympic game.

• The design for the reverse of London 2012 medal features five symbolic elements:

The Olympic Medals

Design Features• The curved background implies a bowl

similar to the design of an amphitheatre. • The core emblem is an architectural

expression, a metaphor for the modern city, and is deliberately jewel-like.

• The grid suggests both a pulling together and a sense of outreach – an image of radiating energy that represents the athletes' efforts.

• The River Thames in the background is a symbol for London and also suggests a fluttering baroque ribbon, adding a sense of celebration.

• The square is the final balancing motif of the design, opposing the overall circularity of the design, emphasising its focus on the centre and reinforcing the sense of 'place' as in a map inset.

The Olympic Medals

Design Features• Each medal should be at least

68mm across and 3mm thick. • The Gold Medals must contain at

least 6 grams of 24 carat gold must coat each gold medal.

• Silver Medals must contain at least 92.5% silver.

• Bronze medals contain copper, zinc, tin and a small amount of silver.

The Olympic Medals

Design Features• The London 2012 Olympic medals

will weigh 375-400g, be 85mm in diameter and 7mm thick.

• The gold medal is made up of 92.5% silver and 1.34% gold, with the remainder copper (a minimum of 6g of gold)

• The silver medal is made up of 92.5% silver, with the remainder copper

• The bronze medal is made up of 97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin

The Olympic Medals

The Olympic Flame

1. When does the flame arrive in Britain?2. Where is the flame on May 29th?3. How many days does the flame travel

through Britain?4. When is the flame at Stonehenge?5. Where does the flame visit right before the

Olympic Stadium?6. How many communities will the flame pass

through?7. When does the flame arrive at the Olympic

Stadium?8. How far across the UK will the flame travel?9. What country will the flame be in on June

12th?10. When is the flame visit the Isle of Man?

The Olympic Medals

How must the Olympic medals be made?• Each medal should be at least 68mm across and 3mm thick. • The Gold Medals must contain at least 6 grams of 24 carat gold

which must coat each gold medal. • Silver Medals must contain at least 92.5% silver.• Bronze medals contain copper, zinc, tin and a small amount of silver.

Design Features – The FrontSince 1928, the front of every medal has a picture of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory.A new design was created in 2004 which featured the Greek Stadium and the new image of Nike.The new image shoes Nike flying into the stadium to be crowned with a wreath.

Design Features. – The BackThe reverse side of each medal is unique to each Olympic game. The design for the reverse of London 2012 medal features five symbolic elements: • The curved background implies a bowl similar

to the design of an amphitheatre. • The core emblem is an architectural expression,

a metaphor for the modern city, and is deliberately jewel-like.

• The grid suggests both a pulling together and a sense of outreach – an image of radiating energy that represents the athletes' efforts.

• The River Thames in the background is a symbol for London and also suggests a fluttering baroque ribbon, adding a sense of celebration.

• The square is the final balancing motif of the design, opposing the overall circularity of the design, emphasising its focus on the centre and reinforcing the sense of 'place' as in a map inset.

1. What size must the medals be?2. Who is pictured on the front of all Olympic

Medals?3. What are Bronze medals made from?4. What does the curved background of London

2012 medal represent?5. On London 2012 medal what represents the

athletes efforts?6. What river is on the London 2012 medal?7. What shape on the 2012 medal means “place”

like on a map?8. When did the front design on the medal

change?9. Is the Gold Medal made of Gold?10.Design your own medal unique to WWAC.

Explain the meaning of each symbol. Make sure it is exactly the correct size. Think about what words /pictures you want to put on it – what do they represent.

_________ 2008

_________ 2004

_________ 2000

_________ 1996

_________ 1992

_________ 1980

_________ 1984

_________ 1988

_________ 1976

_________ 1964

_________ 1968

_________ 1972