Explore the Basics of the Paralympic Games with Informational Teaching Presentation

Every four years, the Paralympics captivate audiences worldwide. But do your students know the inspiring history behind the Paralympic Games and why they exist? This engaging teaching presentation is designed to help you introduce the events held at the Paralympic Games and its rich history and significance to your students.

With this slide pack, you can effortlessly teach your students about the Paralympic Games. Perfect for classroom introductions, school assemblies, and library lessons, this presentation covers a wide range of topics, including:

• What are the Paralympic Games?
• Why are the Paralympics such an important event?
• Para-Archery
• Para-Athletics
• Para-Badminton
• Blind Football
• Boccia
• Para-Canoe
• Para-Cycling
• Para-Equestrian
• Goalball
• Para-Judo
• Para-Powerlifting
• Para-Rowing
• And more!

Additionally, the presentation features captivating information and images of Australian Paralympic athletes in action.

How to Integrate Your Paralympic Games Slides in Lessons 

These teaching slides can be seamlessly integrated into your lesson plans to enhance reading and vocabulary skills. Ideal for small group or full-class activities, you can use these slides in various ways:

• Whole Class Discussions: Kick off a lively discussion and exploration of the Paralympics. Use the slides to guide your conversation and inspire curiosity among your students.
• Pre-Activity Preparation: Use the presentation as a precursor to our interactive Paralympics games, worksheets, or templates. It sets the stage for deeper understanding and engagement.
• Reading and Vocabulary Lessons: Incorporate the slides into your reading sessions to introduce new vocabulary words and improve comprehension skills through the context of Paralympic sports.
• Assign this resource through Google Classroom and have your students use it to explore and research a Paralympic Sport. You can pair this with our Paralympic Sport Newsletter Template!

Easily Grab This Resource for Your Students

Ready to get your students excited about the Games? Click on the Download button to download this Google Slides Presentation.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Paralympic Resources For Your Students

If you want to expand your students’ knowledge about the Paralympics, we have a wealth of resources and activities available. Here are just a few to get you started. 

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