This half term we are learning about the Ancient Greeks. The Ancient Greeks started the Olympic games in 776 BC.
Can you become an Olympic mathlete and complete our challenges?
We look forward to reading your answers in your homework books. Make them colourful and exciting.
Bronze
If the first Olympic games began in 776 BC and the modern games began in 1896, how long was it before the original games were modernised?
Silver
If an Olympic athlete runs 1500m every day for a year, how far has he run? Answer in metres, km and miles.
Gold
The Olympic Games are held every 4 years – count in multiples from 2012 in order to identify future games. Will there be an Olympic Games in 3018? 4012? 7134? Discuss.
Platinum
The Olympic Games are held every 4 years – count in multiples from 2012 in order to identify future games. Will there be an Olympic Games in 3018? 4012? 7134? Discuss.
How many Olympic Games will there be before 2050? How many Games will be held between 2070 and 3046?
Show all your working outs and extra points for creativity.
