The Olympic Games trace their origins back to ancient Greece, where they were held in Olympia from around 776 BC to 393 AD.

After centuries of dormancy, the modern Olympic Games were revived in Athens, Greece, in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin.

Since its revival, the Olympic Movement has grown significantly, with the inclusion of new sports, the Paralympic Games, and Winter Olympics.

The Olympic Games are not just about competition; they are also about promoting values such as friendship, respect, and excellence.

Friendship is at the heart of the Olympic spirit, bringing athletes and nations together in peaceful competition.

Respect for oneself, for others, and for the rules is fundamental in the Olympic Games, fostering fair play and sportsmanship.

The pursuit of excellence is a central theme of the Olympics, inspiring athletes to push their limits and achieve their best.

The Olympic Games have a rich history and embody important values that transcend borders and unite people worldwide.

1. International Olympic Committee official website (IOC): It provides a huge amount of information about the Olympics, including their history, values and details of future events. Find information about Paris 2024 here: Olympic.org

2. Official website of Paris 2024 Olympics: It offers detailed information on the sports, participants, competition venues and the latest news of the preparations. Find more information here: Paris2024.org

3. BBC Sport - Olympics: It offers a wide coverage of the Olympics providing news and the athletes' profiles. Click here: BBC Sport - Olympics

1- Introducting the project and sharing the learning objectives.

2- Introducing the Olympics.

3- Discussion: the importance of the Olympic values.

4- Group formation.

5- Group work: deciding on the main issues to investigate and task distribution.

6- Investigation.

7- Group work: sharing your findings.

8- Group work: Organising and planning presentations.

9- Writing the script.

10- Watching video tutorial on Google presentations.

11- Group work: designing presentations.

12- Group work: practising your performance.

13- Presentations.