INQUIRY

Today room 11 began a mini inquiry about Olympic mascots. The first Olympic mascot appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games since then they have become an important Olympic symbol communicating the Olympic spirit, promoting the history and culture of the host city and creating a festive atmosphere for the Games

Room 11 began by looking at the mascots for the London Olympics which are Wenlock and Mandeville. Then the students explored the various mascots that have been created since 1972 and how those mascots have conveyed the theme of the Olympic Games.

Above is a picture of Hodori the mascot of the 1988 Olympic Summer Games in Seoul, Korea. Hodori was designed as an amicable tiger, which portrays the friendly and hospitable traditions of the Koreans.