Lesson 21 – Gianna Gr5/6
Monday, May 29, 2023 – Le Tyrannosaure + L’imparfait
Ancient Olympic Games
Every four years, athletes from around the world come together to compete in a variety of sports as part of the Olympics. The Olympics actually have a very long history, beginning in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece, as a tribute to the god Zeus.
While some events like sprinting and wrestling have stood the test of time, others like chariot racing and the pankration, have faded into history. Eventually, the Romans banned the Olympics after conquering Greece, but the games were revived in 1896 and have been celebrated ever since.
Today, thousands of athletes from numerous countries compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in both the summer and winter events. The modern Olympics aim to foster friendly competition, peace, and unity among nations. Let the games begin!
Roller Coasters: Design and History!
Roller coaster engineers are responsible for designing and building thrilling roller coasters. With a skills in mechanical engineering, they oversee the creation of roller coasters for amusement parks.
These engineers also need to ensure that roller coasters are inclusive for people with disabilities and aim to create enjoyable and exciting experiences for all visitors. When designing these rides, they have to keep in mind the target audience, materials used, and type of ride.
Roller coasters have not always been this way. Back in the 15th century in Russia, the first ever ‘roller coaster’ was just a giant ice slide!