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We\u2019ve provided additional information below for each of these.\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce everyone has settled on what they\u2019ll be doing, they can begin planning and getting together the resources they need for the second session, where they\u2019ll be managing that part of the event.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESave the closing ceremony for everybody to share what they\u2019ve learned about the Olympics from this activity. Discuss how sport brings nations together like nothing else, how it sits outside of war or political tensions and promotes peace and goodwill between different countries and cultures.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003ETraditionally, the closing ceremony will involve the next country who\u2019ll be hosting the event. 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You could also use an electric torch or LED candle instead.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember: the relay isn\u2019t a race, it takes place before the games begin and it\u2019s all about spreading the message of peace and working together to get the flame to the stadium.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBefore the ancient Olympic Games began, messengers were sent out to announce an Olympic truce or peace, so that all wars were called off and everyone could travel to Olympia for the games. The truce began seven days before and lasted until seven days after the games, so everyone could travel safely to participate or watch the games, and get home again.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EToday, the United Nations still calls on member states to observe the Olympic truce for the same period. Like the messengers proclaiming the truce, the runners carry a message of peace on their journey. The flame relay goes from Olympia to the cauldron at the Games\u2019 stadium and stays lit until the closing ceremony.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a look at some more information on the official page \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.olympic.org/olympic-torch-relay\u0022 title=\u0022Olympic Torch\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Torch"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe challenge for this group is to research and design their own medals for the Games. They should think about the design and what it represents, and also the materials they\u2019ll use. See if they can create some sustainable medals from recycled or natural materials.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Games began over 2,700 years ago in Olympia and originally the winners were given a wreath of leaves and competed for the glory of their city. In the modern Games, athletes now compete for a gold, silver or bronze medal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor the Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021 they\u2019ve even used a recycling initiative to mould each medal from metal extracted from recycled consumer electronics over the past two years.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDon\u2019t forget that the Games are all about promoting peace and understanding. This group should think about how they could incorporate these ideas into their designs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a look at some more information on the official page \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.olympic.org/olympic-medals\u0022 title=\u0022Olympic Medals\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Medals"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis group should plan and run the opening ceremony for their Games.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll Games start with the opening ceremony and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron in the stadium. It\u2019s a chance for the host nation to showcase their uniqueness and celebrate peace and understanding, before the start of the Games. They should think about the group and what makes you stand out: your culture, history and achievements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe ceremonies usually include things like flag-bearers, a parade of participants, an official opening of the games, the raising of the Olympic flag, the speaking of the Olympic oath and lighting the Olympic flame.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a look at some more information on the official page \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.olympic.org/opening-ceremonies\u0022 title=\u0022Olympic opening ceremony\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Opening ceremony"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis group will decide what sports or events everyone will take part in for their Games.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey\u2019ll need to know how much time they have and what equipment is available, as well as how everyone will score points and whether they have a good mix of individual and team sports.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey should plan some physical games or challenges based on Olympic sports. They could also check out the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/athletics/\u0022\u003EScouts Athletics Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E and try to work towards those requirements too!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Olympics is about being inclusive. As well as the summer and winter Games, they run Paralympic Games, Special Olympics and the Youth Games. Make sure that you include events that everyone can take part in!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn recent years, a \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.olympic.org/refugee-olympic-team\u0022 title=\u0022Olympic refugee team\u0022\u003Erefugee team\u003C/a\u003E has entered too. 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