Introduction:
Welcome to our exploration of The Olympics. We are going to do activities, look at pictures, and read amazing
facts about the Olympics. Why do we have the Olympics? How long have the Olympics been a tradition?
Do you want to answer some of these questions? Well get ready!
 We will be looking for facts about the events at the Olympics, the differences between the summer and
winter Olympics, read about athletes that compete in the games, explore some of the cities that the
Olympics have been held, and identify some of the dates that the Olympics have taken place.
Do you want to look at some pictures? Click on these:
2004 Olympic Arena
What a Celebration!
A Winter Event
A Summer Event
 

The Challenge:
This WebQuest is going to help you figure out the answers to these "W" questions:
1. Where are the Olympics?
2. Who are the athletes in the Olympics?
3. What events are there at the Olympics?
4. What events are in the Summer Olympics?
5. What events are in the Winter Olympics?
6. What countries are in the Olympics?
7. When are the Olympics?
In order to complete the challenge you are going to have to become an expert on the Olympic games.
As a web detective you are going to complete this worksheet:
WebQuest Detective Sheet

Once you've opened the detective sheet, print it out, and you're ready to begin exploring the outstanding Olympics!