Explore the Paralympic Sports with an Informational Presentation

Every four years, the Paralympics captivate audiences worldwide. But do your students know the inspiring history behind the Paralympic Games and why they exist? This engaging teaching presentation is designed to help you introduce the events held at the Paralympic Games and its rich history and significance to your students.

With this slide pack, you can effortlessly teach your students about the Paralympic Games. Perfect for classroom introductions, school assemblies, and library lessons, this presentation covers a wide range of topics, including:

• What are the Paralympic Games?
• Why are the Paralympics such an important event?
• Para-Archery
• Para-Athletics
• Para-Badminton
• Blind Football
• Boccia
• Para-Canoe
• Para-Cycling
• Para-Equestrian
• Goalball
• Para-Judo
• Para-Alpine Skiing
• Para-Biathlon
• Para-Ice Hockey
• And more!

Additionally, the presentation features captivating information and images of Paralympic athletes in action.

How to Integrate Your Paralympic Games Slides in Lessons 

These teaching slides can be seamlessly integrated into your lesson plans. Ideal for small group or full-class activities, you can use these slides in various ways:

• Whole Class Discussions – As the Summer or Winter Paralympic Games approaches, use the slides to guide conversations and inspire curiosity among your students.
• Pre-Activity Preparation – Use the presentation as a precursor to our interactive Paralympics games, worksheets, or templates.
• Student Research Tool – Assign this resource to your students and have them use it to explore and research a summer or winter Paralympic Sport.

Multiple Download Options to Suit Your Teaching Needs

Ready to get your students excited about the Games? This resource downloads in multiple file formats for your convenience:

• Google Slides file – Summer and Winter events combined
• Google Slides file – Winter events only
• Microsoft PowerPoint file – Summer and Winter events combined
• Microsoft PowerPoint file – Winter events only

Click the dropdown arrow on the Download button to choose your preferred file.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Paralympic Resources For Your Students

If you want to expand your students’ knowledge about the Paralympics, we have a wealth of resources and activities available. Here are just a few to get you started. 

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