We started off today with a delightful walk down to city hall for a morning skate. Once we arrived and laced up our skates, we took a spin on the freshly, snow covered ice. Are first activity of the day was a game that I think I'll call 'flag tag' (I just made up the name now:)), where everyone starts with two flags or three for the beginner skaters (which was the category I happened to fall under). Tyler took the victory in being the last one standing, but I give Lauren kudos for being the last girl in the game, and keeping up with those boys.
From then we moved on to the opening ceremonies and 4 olympic events. Involving the Countries of USA, Thailand, and Tanzania competing for the Gold.
1. Singles Speed Skate - Though I didn't know it was a hands on sport, until Jonny demonstrated how to out your competition (when taking out Tyler).
2. Doubles Speed Skate - From what I could tell was a fairly clean race.
3. Singles Ice Dance - Great performances by all the competitors.
4. Doubles Ice Dance - Great duets as well, from all the countries, although I got a bit turned around in mine. :0
Once back in the classroom Simms told us of how the three countries we represented in the olympics relate to our next assignment. Looking further at how sustainable or unsustainable the USA, Thailand, and Tanzania are, should be interesting seeing the similarities and differences between them.
With Ms A we looked deeper at One-Way and Two-Way Communication and laughed lots at the games we played, like catch phase.
I'm excited to see what tomorrow brings and the future weeks to come.
Abby Prophet :D
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