The Olympics & Paralympics in Action (TOPA) Project
Language:
English, Languages of participating countries
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Creative & Language Arts
Global Goals:
3: Good Health and Well-Being; 10: Reduced Inequalities; 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Dates:
September 2024 – May 2025
Project Description:
TOPA Project aims to foster friendship, the spirit of encouragement, and unity in diversity through learning about the Olympic & Paralympic Games, especially their Values
(“Excellence, Respect, Friendship” & “Courage, Determination, Inspiration, Equality”) , “Fair Play” and “Olympic Truce”. You will also present works on “well-being and solidarity” through sports, by doing, watching, and/or associating sports with art, music, or sustainability.
Following the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and 2022 Beijing Winter Games, iEARN Japan founded this project. This year we have experienced the 2024 Paris Summer Games. The Olympics: July 26 – Aug 11, 2024. The Paralympics: Aug 28 – Sept 8, 2024.
Participants in this project can reflect together and learn about the Spirits and Values of the Olympics and Paralympics. They can also present works on well-being in Sports, Art, Music, or Sustainability.
When is the project most active?
1-3 months before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
Length of time to complete project:
1-3 Months
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
Facilitator(s):
Mayumi Takizawa, mayumi.takizawa@nifty.comÂ
Facilitator country:
Japan
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