The Olympic Games
Inspired by the ancient Greek games, the modern Olympics are international sporting events hosted by different countries in turn since 1896, featuring summer and winter competitions, special youth and disability divisions, with thousands of participating athletes and more than 200 teams representing nations and territories from all around the world.
Paris 2024
Friday 26 July — Sunday 11 August
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Olympic Medal Counter
In Scratch, create a medal counter using variables and sounds, check the official Olympic Medal Table and tally medals won by teams at the Paris 2024 Games!
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Olympic Cycle Race (ScratchJr)
In ScratchJr, create a cycle race with a custom sprites to represent different national teams and speed settings to determine a winner!
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Extension: Olympic Rings (Makey Makey + Scratch)
Together with the Interactive Display Board activity, create a presentation focused on the Olympic Rings and their symbolism.
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Virtual Presentation: Olympic Rings (Scratch)
In Scratch, create a program with interactive sound recordings, based on research about the Olympic Rings.
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Artistic Swimming...Bots! (Bee/Blue-Bots)
Choreograph synchronised routines with basic algorithms and have fun connecting computer science with the Olympic Games!
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The Olympic Rings - 3D Modelling (Tinkercad)
A programming and 3D design activity in Tinkercad to create an accurate three-dimensional model of the Olympic Rings.
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E haere ake nei...
Watch this space for more fun, creative projects connecting the Olympic Games with DT&HM to help you get amongst the action and support Team NZ!
Links and Resources
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International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The homepage of the IOC, the governing body of the Olympic Games, with news, history, and links to other Olympic programmes.
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Paris 2024
The homepage of the Paris 2024 summer Olympic Games, with news, updates, FAQs, scheduling, live video, tickets, merchandise and more!
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Te Reo Māori ki Parī 2024
A bilingual glossary of more than 1,000 entries across 30 Olympic events, by the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Sky, and the Māori Language Commission.
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Olympic Museum – Learn
A resource page by the Olympic Museum, with content and resources that connect with the Olympics, featuring sections for educators, students and academics.