There is a lot
of news about the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, but do you know that the world
Paralympic Games is also happening now in Tokyo? Get to know about these great
athletes too.
CONNECT:
- Watch what is Paralympics sport? This video has an Australian focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRrRf2yvAaA And this video is in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZKfthh59kc&list=PLaSegn4AdJAz5NJH6CLfUkQe8BlA5zbYd
- Get the details about the Tokyo Paralympic Games at https://education.tokyo2020.org/en/games/about/paralympic-games/
- Did you know that physicist Stephen Hawking spoke at the opening ceremony of the 1992 Paralympic Games? Discover the history of the Paralympic Games at https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/medal-quest/past-games/
CREATE:
- Do this kids’ WebQuest about mobility and athletics at https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/mobility.html
- Meet some Paralympians and their inspiring stories at https://www.paralympic.org.au/athletes/
- Recreate a Paralympic-inspired sports event at home, using these ideas: https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=cbadfda3-0e5a-40b4-8bed-fbed22aee751
CARE:
- Share this fairy tale about William the One Winged Dragon and the Castle Football World Championships at https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/120305113307821_Card_8_A_Fairy_Tale.pdf
- Find out how to volunteer in special needs sports programs at https://bethebestsport.org/how-to-volunteer-in-special-needs-sports-programs/
- Support Special Olympics Young Athletes at https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/inclusive-health/young-athletes
CAREERS:
Paralympics
combines two careers: sports and working with people with disabilities. Help others
be all that they can be! You might be helping at one of the biggest sports
events in the world!
- https://www.paralympic.org/careers and https://www.paralympic.org/athlete-careers
- https://www.specialolympics.org/about/careers
- https://www.allaboutcareers.com/career-path/paralympics-disability-sport/
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