All about the Olympic Games

Did you know the history of the Olympics stretches all the way back to ancient Greece, and is one of the oldest sporting traditions in the world? We are talking nearly three thousand years old! Today, in this video for kids, we are going to learn more about the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.   Let’s take a minute and travel back to ancient Greece. The first Olympic Games were held in the city of Olympia in 776 BCE. They were held in honor of the Greek god, Zeus, and included events like running, wrestling, and chariot racing. The Games continued for centuries until they were banned in 393 CE by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I.   In modern times, a Frenchman named Pierre de Coubertin is credited with reviving the Olympic Games. He believed that sports could promote peace and unity amongst countries. To honor its roots, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. The first ever Winter Games took place 28 years later in 1924 in Chamonix, France.   We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about the Olympic Games! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!   https://learnbright.org/product/summer-olympics/ https://learnbright.org/product/winter-olympics/   Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll notified.   What you will learn in All about the Olympic Games: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 First Olympic Games in 776 BCE 1:04 Pierre de Coubertin revives the Games 2:07 The Olympic rings and medals 3:11 Staggered schedule 3:57 Review of the facts   Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/   *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon!   Browse our entire collection of Social Studies lesson plans: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=social-studies   #olympicgames #olympics #funfacts