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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Historic Moments of Olympic Hype and Heartbreak

For Students 9th - 10th
Although they were favored to win gold at the Olympics, some Americans failed to even medal. In an especially cruel twist, two sprinters didn't even make it to the quarterfinals at the 1972 Games in Munich.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Olympic Marmot

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Olympic Marmot. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, life cycle and diet.
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eBook
Other

Natural History Magazine: With Hands or Swift Feet (Ancient Olympic Games)

For Students 9th - 10th
Article adaptation from "A Brief History of the Olympic Games" (Blackwell Publishing, 2004) summarizes key aspects of the ancient Olympic competitions, ideals, and festivals.
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Website
Other

La84 Foundation: Olympic Primer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This essential information about the Olympics includes a history of the games, both ancient and modern.
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Olympic Protests Held Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondents Jenny Percival and Elizabeth Stewart discuss the numerous Anti-China protests occurring around the world in addition to China's reaction to these protests prior to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics....
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is centered around an Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt designed to give students an opportunity to learn about the history of the Olympic games and to generate interest in the modern Olympic games. Students are...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: 1988 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the 1988 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Calgary. Discusses the games, why Calgary was chosen and what occurred at the games.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Olympic Games Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 30: 1932 Olympics & Henry Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting pieces about the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and about Henry Ford and his impact on society. Includes great photos of early athletes and automobiles.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: How Did the Olympic Games Begin?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Take a look at the ancient Olympics and learn about some of the sporting events at the games. There is a virtual tour of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games.
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Article
University of Utah

University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936

For Students 9th - 10th
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: 2008 Summer Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an amazingly detailed set of information on the 2008 Summer Olympics covering every topic imaginable from the selection process to when each event will be held. Almost 100 references are provided at the bottom of the...
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Article
Scientific American

Scientific American: China, the Olympics, and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles focusing on the environmental issues that existed in China before the 2008 Summer Olympics. Articles target in on air pollution, construction, and cultural issues.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Olympe De Gouge

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of a declaration by Olympe de Gouges, one of the most outspoken and articulate women revolutionaries of the French Revolution. In 1791 she wrote this statement that directly challenged the inferiority presumed of women by...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: 2nd Grade Act. 05: Olympics

For Teachers 2nd
Stuents will participate in the shared reading of Jump, Kangaroo, Jump by Stuart Murphy. After the reading, 2nd graders will fill out an Olympic events recording sheet.
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Website
Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Basketball

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on Basketball and a coaching guide.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Greek Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey explains the nature of ancient Olympic events and ceremony in ancient Greece.
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PPT
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View a slideshow of spectacular images from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi.
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Website
Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Aquatics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on Aquatics events and a coaching guide.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Olympic Bids

For Students 9th - 10th
Whistler,B.C. ..host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! This exhibit follows the history of Whistler and recognizes how previous unsuccessful Olympic bids worked to create this present day world tourist locale.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Olympic National Park: Temperate Rain Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the temperate rain forest of the Olympic National Forest. Click on topics on the left to find out about the plants and animals in a temperate rain forest.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Olympic Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The instructional activity begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this instructional activity is to introduce students to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: S Id.6a,7 Olympic Men's 100 Meter Dash

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task asks students to identify when two quantitative variables show evidence of a linear association and to describe the strength and direction of that association. Students will use a scatterplot showing the finishing times for the...
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Website
Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Alpine Skiing

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on alpine skiing and a coaching guide.

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