8th Grade Olympics

      All three of Ms. Butcher’s classes recently participated in a brief unit on the Olympics.

     The studies covered the following:  ancient games, modern games, and traditions and symbols. The unit was concluded with a classroom Olympics.

     The students chose partners and devised an event that measured some type of skill that could be measured as well as conducted in the classroom.

     The student partnerships created certificates for the gold, silver, and bronze medalists for their event.   The students also made record sheets for keeping the statistics of the event.

     A short awards ceremony was held and students presented the certificates to the top three competitors in their events.   

     Classroom winners were awarded then an overall Olympic champion was recognized. The whole activity was quite memorable, as can be seen from the pictures!

1st & 2nd Period

3rd & 4th Period

6th & 7th Period