Curated Video
International Soccer Community Stands Up To Russia
The suspension includes qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup, which were supposed to happen in three weeks.
Curated Video
After Simone Biles Spoke Up, What's Next For Mental Health And Sports?
After Simone Biles spoke up about her mental health, the sports world is examining how it can advance its investment in athletes' well-being.
Bloomberg
Winter Olympics: Two Koreas Show Unexpected, Historic Unity at Opening Ceremony | THR News
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, unexpectedly shook hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in as the Games officially kicked off in Pyeonchang, South Korea.
Curated Video
Sports Psychologists Show How They Help Athletes Thrive Under Pressure
Sports psychologists examine the growing number of athletes and teams investing in mental health and what those resources look like.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Athletics: Bolt clocks 10.12sec in Rio 100m exhibition
CLEAN : Athletics: Bolt clocks 10.12sec in Rio 100m exhibition
Curated Video
Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee who runs on carbon-fiber blades, circled the oval in 45.44 seconds _ good enough for second place in his heat and a berth in the semifinals Sunday night. (Aug. 4)
HEADLINE: Pistorius sprints to the semifinals
CAPTION: Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee who runs on carbon-fiber blades, circled the oval in 45.44 seconds _ good enough for second place in his heat and a berth in the...
Curated Video
Supporters Rally Behind Simone Biles
Biles did not compete in the all-around women's gymnastics competition after pulling out of the event to focus on her mental health.
Curated Video
Simone Biles Withdraws From All-Around Competition
She says the decision will allow her to focus on her mental health.
Bloomberg
Simone Biles Says 'Put Mental Health First'
Jul.29 -- U.S. gymnast Simone Biles explains why she dropped out of the individual all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics. She spoke yesterday in Tokyo.
CBC (Canada)
Your Odds of Becoming an Olympian
Which country and sport would give you the best odds of participating in the Winter Games as an Olympian? Including some fun facts on the demographic make-up and Olympic ties of various countries around the world, this is a brief and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Olympic Bid Tutorial
Students will understand how bids for the Olympic games work by creating their own application in this lesson plan.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Science of the Olympic Winter Games
16 amazing videos exploring the science and mathematics, behind the Winter Olympic games. Be intrigued and the thought, precision, and passion behind the world's greatest sporting events. Sign up for lesson plans and activities.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Curling
Discover what "curling" is, and explore ways to make a curling stone move in different directions. See how kids use the scientific method to find out how sweeping affects the motion of a curling rock.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Freeride Skiing
Learn about different freeride skiing techniques and forms. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how their arm position affects their 360-degree rotations.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Ski Jumping
Learn about the three essential parts of ski jumping: in run, air flight and landing while watching kids use the scientific method to find out which ski jump positions work best.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Technology Could Give Athletes an Edge at Olympic Park
Sports technology has been making huge advances in recent years. When Oscar Pistorius ran in the 2012 London Olympics, he ran on prosthetic legs. In this interview, Philippa Oldham from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers recommends...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sonenshine on Diaspora & Cultural Exchanges
Former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the US Dept. of State, Tara Sonenshine discusses how diaspora and cultural exchanges affect modern public diplomacy. [6:51]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride, Heroes, Part 2
JuniKae Randall interviews Billy Mills, 1964 Olympic gold medalist, about his heroes. Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Origins of the Olympics: The Greeks
From all over the Greek-speaking world, the best athletes descended on Athens to take their best shot at achieving immortality. Review the archaeological evidence of the first Olympics and the early events such as chariot-racing, boxing,...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Olympic Air
The summer Olympics are only a week away -- but will Beijing's air be in shape for the games?