Project Author: Angie Brunsden (pumpkin@merlin.net.au)

Project Title: Virtual Olympics

Project Begin & End Dates: 8/01/00 to 10/12/00

Project Summary:
A mini Olympics event. Have students participate in events and tally and average
 the scores.
How do they compare with students from other countries.
A great project for beginners to on-line projects.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic

Curriculum Area: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics

Technologies Used: Email


Full Project Description:
To register see our web site under Virtual Olympics in On-Line projects.
This project is one for upper primary students. A wonderful lead in to the Sydney
 Olympics.
The aim is to focus on physical education, data collection
and Mathematics. Students participate in a series of physical activities over
5 days. Each day they average the results of their class and post them via email
At the end of the activities all scores will be tallied and they will be able to do some
comparisons and graph results.
Photos of students undertaking events are encouraged for the Virtual Olympics
photo gallery.

Objectives:
Enjoyment of outdoor activities.
Learning about other countries.
Teamwork and cooperation
Skills in mathematics averages.

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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: pumpkin@merlin.net.au

Registration Acceptance Dates: 7/20/00 to 8/11/00

Number of Classrooms: any

Age Range: 9 to 13 years

Target Audience: Anyone

Project URL: http://www.settlersr7.sa.edu.au/frame.htm

Registration Instructions:
Please place 'Virtual Olympics' in the subject line of registration email
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Project Contact Information
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Angie Brunsden - mailto:pumpkin@merlin.net.au
mailto:angie.brunsden@settlersr7.saedu.au
Learning Technologies Coordinator -  Settlers Farm Schools
Paralowie, South Australia,AU