| Education and Activities
 Geography: Situated between the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas, Greece is composed of beaches and mountainous landscapes, including over 2,000 islands. Athens is the capital.
Social Studies & History: The Olympic Games began on Mount Olympus in Greece in 776 BC. This year’s Summer Olympics kick off on August 8th in Beijing, China. Tune in to the games and track the progress of your favorite country or athlete.
Language Arts & Reading: Early Greek literature revolved around the stories of gods and goddesses, myths and heroes. The Olympics began as a religious festival to pay tribute to the Greek gods Zeus and Hera. Children can learn about the first Olympic games in Hours of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne, and they can read up on Greek mythology with Heather Amery’s Greek Myths for Young Children. Expose tweens to Homer’s epic poem with The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden.
Math: In 1896, the Olympics expanded to include international athletes. Since the Summer Games take place every four years, how many Olympics have been held since 1896?
Food: Traditionally, Greek food relies heavily on olives, grapes, tomatoes, seafood, yogurt and cheese. Sweets, such as the delicate baklava, include ingredients such as nuts and honey.
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