THE OLYMPIC RELAY
The flame is carried by relay all the way to its final destination. Although it is usually carried by runners on foot, other modes of transport are also used. For air transport, the flame is sheltered in a security lamp, similar to a miner’s lamp. At night time, it burns in special cauldrons. All along its route, the flame heralds the upcoming Olympic Games and transmits a message of peace and friendship amongst
peoples. (From the Olympic Museum, The Olympic flame and torch relay)

Assignment:

1) You will create an Advertisement using Animoto to inform citizens and armies of the Cease Fire rules for the Olympics.

2) You will use this MINDMAP tool to compare the Torch Relay from Modern Times to Ancient Times. You must make specific mention of the Torch Races in Antiquity.

READ THIS ARTICLE: the Olympic Truce - Reality or Myth

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3) You and your group will reenact the HERALDS OF THE SACRED TRUCE. YOU WILL MAKE A PODCAST OF THE EVENT.

Your project must make specific mention to why BATTLES stopped during these games and what effect this had on the societies.

• How does this relate to Modern societies?

• Is there a cease fire during Olympics today?

• Remember to use Roman Numerals. All information posted on Wikispace. YOU ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO JOURNAL YOUR ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE CLASSROOM BLOG

History of Olympic

the Olympic Truce - Reality or Myth