Olympics Teaching Resources :: 913

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Espn: Spitz Lived Up to Enormous Expectations

For Students 9th - 10th

Read an article tracing the swimmer's path to multiple Olympic gold medal. Also details the tragic events of the '72 Games.

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Ed Gate: Gateway to the Summer Games

For Students 3rd - 8th

EdGate offers a comprehensive overview of the Summer Olympics of 2004. Content includes detailed information about Athens, featured sports, and Olympic facts. Cross-curricular Olympic-themed lessons plans are also available.

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Teach Engineering: Intro to Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students are introduced to the basic principles behind engineering and the types of engineering while learning about a popular topic - the Olympics. The involvement of engineering in modern sports is amazing and pervasive. Students learn...

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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66

For Students 9th - 10th

This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.

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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Tenley Albright, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th

Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

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Espn: Rudolph Ran and the World Went Wild

For Students 9th - 10th

This site has an ESPN article about Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994 CE) featuring several quotes from her about her childhood and the impact of her Olympic career on other athletes. Links in the sidebar also takes you to additional material on...

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BBC

Bbc: Greek

For Students 5th - 8th

Learn about the lasting impact Ancient Greece had in our world. Gather information about the Olympics, the first Democracy, and other notable cultural developments in this easy to use website.

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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dorothy Hamill

For Students 9th - 10th

Biography of Olympic champion skater, Dorothy Hamill, provides an overivew of Hamill's life and her evolution on ice. Students can view photos, listen to interviews and read about Hamill's life and career.

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The Official Web Site of Usa Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th

Official site for USA Baseball including the Olympic team. It offers a variety of information and links to other information resources.

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Lil'wat Nation: Welcome to the Lil'wat Nation

For Students 9th - 10th

Get a glimpse into the Lil'wat Nation, one of the four First Nations groups helping to host the Vancouver Olympics. Touching archival photographs blend with present day ones to reveal an excellent view of the people and their world.

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Usa Swimming: History: Swimming From the Beginning

For Students 9th - 10th

This document provides a history of swimming. Content discussed includes the origins of the crawl, dog stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke, how the American Indians influenced the art of swimming, the first swimming competitions, the...

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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Girls Changing History Alice Coachman

For Students 9th - 10th

A biographical view of Alice Coachman who was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in 1948.

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United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Site of Olympia

For Students 9th - 10th

This World Heritage website features Olympia, the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. Found here are a description, links, a map, documentation, and photos of its many archaeological treasures.

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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Wilma Rudolph

For Students 9th - 10th

Wilma Rudolph relentlessly pursued her dreams of becoming an international track and field star and Olympic gold medal winner.

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Tufts University

Perseus: The Greek City States and Religious Festivals

For Students 9th - 10th

Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.

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The Games at Olympia

For Students 3rd - 8th

Go back in time and discover the festivities that occurred during the 5 days of the ancient Olympics.

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History.com: How Jim Thorpe Became America's First Multi Sport Star

For Students 9th - 10th

Decades before Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders starred in baseball and football, Jim Thorpe was America's original multi-sport athlete. A two-time college football All-American and charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Thorpe...

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2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th

Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

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2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th

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2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th

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2004 Athens Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th

Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

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