Aliens have landed in the school playground. They have been visiting Earth over the past one hundred years to watch the Olympic Games and the lead up activities - now they want to make some changes!

They think it would be better if the Olympic flag was black with pictures of their space ship and themselves on it.

They think that we should stop the torch relay immediately as it is a waste of time

They would like to light the Olympic Flame from space by zapping it with a laser for the Opening Ceremony

Your task is to explain to the Aliens why they are not going to be able to change the flag, interrupt the torch relay and light the cauldron for the Opening Ceremony from space.

What Do I Need To Do.

1. Click here to find the summary page - print it out

2. Go to the following sites:

You can also use books from the classroom and the Library.

3. Put your information onto your summary sheet... use key words

4. Use this summary information to prepare your explanation to the Aliens

How can I present this?

You can present your explanation :

• orally with pictures, posters and drawings
• in a slide show ( eg. Kid Pix/ Claris Works Hyper Studio or Power point)

Your presentation must include:

• a picture of the Olympic Flag
• your summary sheet with the information you gathered
• a point by point arguement against each of the aliens' proposed changes (ie why the proposed change is inferior to the existing flag. relay and flame lighting ceremony)