Carry on the Olympic tradition with one of it’s most famous symbols! Follow the simple 4-step below to create your own iconic Olympic Torch!
Materials
Jumbo Craft Sticks Feathers 1 Brown Foam Sheet
Glue
Scissors
Instructions
Step 1.
Glue 3 craft sticks into a “W” shape.
Step 1.
Glue 3 craft sticks into a “W” shape.
Step 2.
Cut out a bowl shape from the foam sheet that’s large enough to cover the wider end at the top of the “W” shape. Then, glue the foam bowl at the top.
Step 2.
Cut out a bowl shape from the foam sheet that’s large enough to cover the wider end at the top of the “W” shape. Then, glue the foam bowl at the top.
Step 3.
Cut the feathers in half, remove excess stems, and glue the feathers to the back of the torch at the top of the bowl.
Step 3.
Cut the feathers in half, remove excess stems, and glue the feathers to the back of the torch at the top of the bowl.
Step 4.
Raise your craft stick torch high and cheer on all your favorite Olympic athletes!
Step 4.
Raise your craft stick torch high and cheer on all your favorite Olympic athletes!
Teacher's Corner
From ancient Greece to your own backyard, explore the history behind the symbolic Olympic torch and race with it!
Lesson Objectives
A Long-Held Tradition: A sacred fire burned during the first Olympic Games in Greece as an homage to the gods — specifically Prometheus, who supposedly stole fire to give to humans. The lit torch symbolizes civilization and human achievement!
Hot Take: The relay of the Olympic torch began in the 1936 Berlin Summer Games. During this tradition, the torch starts in Olympia, Greece, and travels to the host city with the help of runners, planes, trains, and other modes of transportation.
Follow-up Discussion
Create your own Olympic relay race! Take your finished craft stick torches outside and break into teams of 3-4. Have each student pass off their torches after each lap for a friendly competition to see which team finishes first!
