You are here: Homepage > Athlete Channel > The Dream > Project Room Warming Up — Who inspires you? Think of someone that you would like to learn more about, such as an athlete, artist, or musician. By using the Internet and other sources, such as books, TV reports, and newspapers, you can find out just how they got to be at the peak of their performance. Here are some examples of people you might find exciting to research: • Grammy-winner Nelly Furtado • Singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne • Grand Prix world champion Jacques Villeneuve • Gold medal sprinter Donovan Bailey • Gold medal speed skater Catriona Le May Doan • Tennis champion Grant Connell • Actor/comedian Mike Myers Some helpful websites for information about athletes are: • Athletes CAN — Canada • Athletes for a Better World • Yahoo Sports/Athletes • Great Stories from Athletes of the Ancient Olympic Games If you have trouble choosing someone, you might want to look at this website to get some ideas on famous Canadians, from war heroes to poets, celebrities, and scientists: • Famous Canadians Theme Page Short-Track Speed Skater, Alanna Kraus View all athlete biographies... Choose from any of the Projects listed below to learn more about this program. Project 1 Create a book about a role model (Grades 4-6) Project 2 Step inside the shoes of a famous athlete (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Project 3 Make a timeline to reach your dream (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Project 4 Do young athletes sacrifice too much for sport? (Grades 7-9, 10-11) Project 5 Is the prevalence of sports in our society a good thing? (Grades 10-11) Project 6 Does the emotional reaction of sports fans lead to violence? (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Cliquez ici pour cet épisode en français Athlete  |  Sport  |  Culture  |  About Education2010.ca  |  Contact  |  Help Page  |  Feedback Form Statement of Liability Copyright © 2002 - Open Learning Agency. All rights reserved.