This half term we are learning about the Ancient Greeks. The Ancient Greeks started the Olympic games in 776 BC.
Can you become an Olympic mathlete and complete our challenges?
We look forward to reading your answers in your homework books. Make them colourful and exciting.
Bronze
If the first Olympic games began in 776 BC and the modern games began in 1896, how long was it before the original games were modernised? (Remember there are 776 years until AD or CE years start).
If an Olympic athlete runs 1500m every day for a year, how far has he run? Answer in metres and Km.
Silver
The Olympic Games are held every 4 years – count in multiples from 2024 in order to identify future games. Will there be an Olympic Games in 3018? 4012? 7134? Discuss.
How many Olympic Games will there be before 2050? How many Games will be held between 2070 and 3046?
Gold
Some of the greatest Mathematicians to ever live were Ancient Greeks. Use this link as a starting point for your research and present your findings in a poster. (The link will need to be copied and pasted).
https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/ancient-greeks-modern-mathematics
Show all your working outs and extra points for creativity.
Platinum
Read through the link.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html
Then show how to calculate the side marked ?
Show your answer with a square root sign (where x would be your answer) or use a calculator (or online) to calculate the square root.
