In this activity, students find out information about the Ancient and Modern Olympics and complete a Venn diagram showing differences and similarities.

1. Ancient Olympic Games
Click here to explore the history and spirit of the Games. Learn about the sports and
participants, take a tour and experience the Ancient Olympics!
A Venn diagram helps you compare two things or concepts:
• In the outer circles, write things about them that are different.
• In the center circle, write things that are alike.
A little help…Include these ideas and add more!
participants wear no clothes it is a religious festival boxing
women can´t compete race it is not a religious event
there are male and female athletes pentathlon discus
swimming football long jump
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games
Ancient Modern
Olympic Games Olympic Games