This PowerPoint lesson, designed for Grade 6 students, introduces them to the story behind the first marathon race in the modern Olympic Games. Students will learn about Pheidippides, his legendary runs to Sparta and Athens, and the Battle of Marathon.
Once downloaded, the PowerPoint is fully editable and includes several interactive activities, such as pop quizzes, a true-or-false exercise, a mystery box game, and a think-pair-share speaking task.
For more details, preview some of the slides or watch the full lesson walkthrough (coming soon).
