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2008 Beijing Resource

Download a national primary resource packed full of activities themed around the 2008 Olympic Games produced by the AOC.

There are over 60 cross-curriculum lessons for lower, middle and upper primary which can be completed independently or combined as part of a more comprehensive learning sequence.

There is a major focus on China, exploring its language, culture, history, geography and customs as well as specific activities linking to the Show your Support message competition, Olympic Village Art, Norman May’s golden nuggets and Talking to Olympians.

Teachers can download the resource for free by joining the a.s.p.i.r.e school network. Register here.

The resource emphasises the a.s.p.i.r.e. values, literacy and numeracy skills, the use of information and communication technologies, active lifestyles and links with the community.

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Paula Wood of Gillen Primary School, Alice Springs, NT

Paula Wood of Gillen Primary School, Alice Springs, NT

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Register with the a.s.p.i.r.e. school network and download over 60 cross-curriculum lesson plans themed around the Games.

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