Phase+4

__**Phase Four**__:

__Integration Strategies__ We will be using several constructivist learning theories throughout the course of this unit. //Social Activism//: students will be working together collaboratively to create different projects throughout the week. //Scaffolding//: students will be introduced to aspects of the unit in their specials classes (experts in their field) to build on what they have learned in the classroom. //Discovery learning//: students will retain information through their own research and exploration by completing the anchor activities. //Multiple Intelligences//: students will be exposed to the unit's information through many different intelligences (linguistic-writing, musical-listening to music, spatial-creating art project, kinesthetic-participating in the games).

Prior to the unit, students will be instructed basic how to's on how to create a powerpoint presentation with the media instructor. In class, we will review online safety techniques for effective internet research.

Students will be divided into 3 groups that will research from the links provided. Group 1 will research online and verbally present the history of the Olympics (timeline) Group 2 will research online and verbally and present information on the symbols of the Olympics Group 3 will research online and verbally and present information on the sports of the Olympics Anchor Activity: History of the Olympics cyber hunt.
 * Day 1: History Activities**

Students will work in small groups to create a powerpoint presentation about their assigned Olympic host city. Anchor Activity: Locating Olympic games host cities on a world map.
 * Day 2: Geography Activities**

Students will be working independently. They will choose two Olympic sports and research online. They will then complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two sports. Students will use their Venn diagram to create a Word document explaining their two chosen sports. Anchor Activity: Writing an accrostic poem.
 * Day 3: Reading/Writing Activities**

Students will work independently in art class to create a country's flag to be used for Day 5's participation in the Olympic games. Anchor Activity: Viewing video on the Olympic openning ceremony (music, dance).
 * Day 4: Art/Music Activities**

Students will participate in their own Olympic games. Students will compete in six events: Torch run, hurdles, discus throw, shot put, basketball, and 50 yard dash. Students will receive gold medals for completeing all six events. Anchor Activity**:** Self discovery cyber hunt on future Olympics.
 * Day 5: Physical Education Activities**