This enquiry-based unit of work aims to engage students in an in-depth study of the Olympic Games from a predominantly geographical perspective. It is designed for students aged 8 to 12 years. There are five main stages to the unit - each leads the student to deeper levels of understanding and research. The activities are intentionally open-ended so that teachers can modify the lessons to suit individual student ability and interest within their class. The essential question for this unit of work is 'How has the Beijing 2008 Olympics been influenced by China’s place in time and space?'.
