Description

In this lesson, students will learn that Blocklympics is a one-to-five-hour creative introduction to the design of an inclusive, competitive, and fun Olympic games-style event. Students will be challenged with making their games come to life through the creation of inclusive venues, living spaces, and a mascot in the middle of the Athlete’s Village.

Objectives

• Understand the importance and benefits of athletic and social competition.
• Working as a team on individual parts of a much larger challenge to produce an overall exceptional product or experience.
• Design an inclusive environment accessible for all citizens.
• Establish a game and communicate its rules and how to determine the winner.

Curriculum Connections Summary

• Ontario - Science & Technology
• Quebec - Science
• New Brunswick - Technology
• Nova Scotia - Science & Technology
• Alberta - Science
• British Columbia - ADST, Science & Language
• Manitoba - Science
• Prince Edward Island - Science & Technology
• Saskatchewan - Language Arts
• Newfoundland & Labrador - Language Arts
• Yukon Territories - Follows B.C.'s Curriculum
• Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
• Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum