An Engaging Mini-Research Project for Your Classroom

Are you looking for a unique and engaging way to teach your students about the Paralympics? This Sports Newsletter template offers a fun and easy-prep activity that will have your students researching and creating social media profiles about their favorite Paralympic sports. It’s an excellent way to deepen their appreciation of the games while building their research and writing skills.

Benefits of Using the Sports Newsletter Template

The Sports Newsletter Template is an invaluable resource you’ll want to keep for years. This activity helps students develop a range of essential academic skills. Here are the key benefits of using the Sports Newsletter Template:

• Research and Reporting: Students will research a sport or sport they choose.
• Artistic Expression: They will draw a picture of the sport.
• Writing Skills: Students will write sentences explaining how the sport works and use adjectives to describe it.
• Fact Finding: They will compile interesting facts about the sport.
• Creative Presentation: Students will color and cut out their profiles, then paste them on construction paper for a vibrant display.

This comprehensive activity enhances students’ understanding of the Paralympics and hone their research, writing, and artistic skills.

Create an Eye-Catching Paralympic Sport Bulletin Board

Use the Sports Newsletter template to create a dynamic Paralympic Sports bulletin board inside or outside your classroom. Once the students complete their projects, mount them on construction paper and display them on the bulletin board. This visual showcase will highlight the diversity and excitement of the Paralympic Games for everyone to see and learn from.

Easy to Download and Print

Downloading this resource is simple. Click the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version, making preparation a breeze.

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

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