Watch the videos on the next slide and take notes in each box
Then | Now |
What was the Tokyo 1964 Paralympics like? Only 9 sports Outside Racing on grass 375 athletes Only 21 countries | What are some differences from the Tokyo 1964 Paralympics compared to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ? They do most things inside now The facilities are better now 22 sports 4,350 athletes More than 160 countries 539 medals |
What was life like for disabled people in 1964 Japan? Hard especially for people in wheelchairs It was tricky to get to Tokyo | What changes has Japan made to improve the lives of disabled people? 1. Spread it all across Tokyo 2. Made the races not on grass so it is easier 3. Made it so the people swimming that have a wheelchair be able to come super close to the pool |
Create a poster that shows the progress the Paralympic Games has made since 1964. Think about how the Paralympic Games have changed in a positive way since 1964.
Some ideas include increased competitor numbers and becoming a global sporting event.
Include the following in your poster:
• Symbols and images showing positive changes
• Different colours
• Captions and keywords
Where in the world? Using Google Maps select the flight option to fill in the chart
…. Tokyo, Japan | The Distance (KM) | Flight Time | Stopovers | Cost of a ticket |
Auckland, New Zealand | 8,860 KM | 10 hr 30 min | 0 | $2,768 |
Canberra, Australia | 8,065 KM | 15 hr 10 min | 1 | $10,327 |
Berlin, Germany | 9,660 KM | 14 hr 30 min | 1 | $1,600 |
Beijing, China | 2,090 KM | 7 hr | 1 | $1,650 |
Bangkok, Thailand | 4,610 KM | 6 hr 25 min | 0 | $430 |
London, United Kingdom | 10,600 | 12 hr 10 min | 0 | $1,459 |
New Zealand Para athletes:
● Courage – Scott Martlew
● Determination – Sophie Pascoe
● Inspiration – Cameron Leslie
● Equality – Emma Foy
Sophie is showing Determination by keeping on trying even when she wants to give up.
Determination
Sophie is trying her best with a smile on her face