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, Social Studies, Public Health
Global Goals:
3: Good Health and Well-Being; 10: Reduced Inequalities; 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Registration Dates:
September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Project Dates:
September 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
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.
This time, join this project for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games!
When is the project most active?
Spring
Length of time to complete project:
4-8 Weeks
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
Facilitator(s):
Mayumi Takizawa, mayumi.takizawa@nifty.comÂ
Facilitator country:
Japan
Will the project include a synchronous exchange?
Yes
Project Phases:
1. Self-introductions & News about Sports (Sep.2025 – Mar. 2026)
2. Comments on Milano-Cortina 2026 Latest News (Sep.2025- Mar. 2026)
3. Project Activities & Discussions about Olympic & Paralympic Values and Fair Play
(Sep.2025 – Mar. 2026)
4. “TGE (TOPA Global Exhibition) 2026” (Zoom, Jan. 31, 2026) :
Presentations about the Values, Fair Play and Olympic Truce by middle & high schools
(All TOPA teachers are welcome!)
5. Final Collective Product Viewing ( Mar. 2026)
6. Final Reflections to get your certificates (Jan.-Mar, 2026)
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