Vancouver+2010

1. Where and when is the 2010 Winter Olympics being held? 2. What are the mascots of the Olympics called and what are they? a. Which mascot loves snowboarding? Which one loves ice-hockey and what does he do when he's not playing ice hockey? Which mascot has amazing powers and what are they? 3. What is the theme of the Olympics and it's slogan? 4. List the sports competitors can compete in at the Winter Olympics in 2010.

Choose __**one**__ of the sports represented at the Winter Olympics. Describe the sport and it's history. a. How did the sport originate? How did it begin ? Where and when? b. What is the objective of the sport? c. Describe how the sport became part of International competition and when and how the event is held at the Olympics. d. How does the sport work?
 * 5. Research**

a. What special equipment and facilities does the sport require? b. What personal equipment/ technology will a competitor require to do the sport? c. Draw and label a picture of a competitor in this sport, indicating all parts of their clothing and equipment required to compete in the sport (i.e footwear, skis, etc) How has the equipment and the technology in the sport changed over time? d. How many competitors does the sport attract at the Olympics? e. Is the sport a team sport, ie relays, or is it an individual one? Can competitors compete across a range of events?
 * 6. Organisation and Technology**