Olympian Project

1. Go Canada Go!
Canadian Olympian Project.
The 2010 Winter Olympics are currently on their way in Vancouver, Canada. This
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is the 3 time we hosted the Olympics in our history. To celebrate this feat, our Canadian
History class will do research on an Olympian of your choice. (do not do the same as
your buddy or the person next to you) I would like to see a mix of athletes. Furthermore,
I would like the research to be done on a winter Olympian. It could be from any
Olympics, not just Vancouver 2010.
Your research should include:
• Name, age, where they are from
• what sport in which they participated
• What their main goals were at the Olympics.
This is what needs to be done for the Olympian. This next part is for you.
Your research must also include:
• Why you chose this athlete (valid reason, not just …..because I think he or she is
cool)
• Why or if you think he or she is important to the Olympics.
• The importance of the athlete in Canadian History.
• After reading about this athlete, does this make you feel proud to be Canadian?
*this project should be at least 500words. (2pgs typed double spaced 12 font)
You will use the internet for your research. One site that may help you choose an athlete
would be: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/olympians/index-e.html