Podcast4:50
Bedtime History

The Olympic Games

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
Instructional Video10:23
Curated Video

Olympic Games History for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Discover the thrilling saga of the Olympic Games from its ancient beginnings in Olympia, Greece, over 3,000 years ago, to the modern international spectacle we know today. This video takes you on a journey through time, exploring how the...
Instructional Video4:52
Hip Hughes History

Sochi 2014 Olympics Threats Explained in 5 Minutes

6th - 12th
Even before the opening ceremonies, people are already talking about terrorism and a possible attack on teams and spectators at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. We highlight 3 possible dangers and what you need to know.
Instructional Video2:10
The Guardian

An alternative Olympics opening ceremony: how we made our model

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Time-lapse video of Patrick Kingsley building his dystopian tribute to Cameron's Britain
Instructional Video5:45
Free School

All About the Olympics for Kids - The History and Symbols of The Olympics: FreeSchool

K - 9th
- Help support more content like this! The Olympics are a famous world-wide sporting event that takes place every few years. They have a history based in the...
Instructional Video1:27
Curated Video

Jack Morton Worldwide Wins Bid to Cover Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony in Athens 2004

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jack Morton Worldwide, the UK arm of a global events broadcasting and production company, has secured the bid to cover the Opening and Closing Ceremony for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. With a successful track record, including the...
Instructional Video4:32
The Guardian

How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines

Pre-K - Higher Ed
How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines Two weeks of sporting endeavour every bit as competitive as the Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with the opening ceremony of the Paralympics. However, the...
Instructional Video1:10
NASA

Climate Spiral

K - 11th
This visualization shows monthly global temperature anomalies (changes from an average) between the years 1880 and 2021. Whites and blues indicate cooler temperatures, while oranges and reds show warmer temperatures. As you can see,...
Instructional Video2:45
Curated Video

Synchronized Swimming: An Amazing Therapy For Disabled Children!

3rd - Higher Ed
Adults With Disabilities (AWD) Synchronized Swim is the first of its kind in the United States. The sport is more than mesmerizing, it is helping people with disabilities take their lives back. Leading the way for this club and...
Instructional Video4:06
TED-Ed

Why do Animals Form Swarms?

6th - 12th Standards
Swarms contain no leader, yet often act with an intelligence higher than any individual member. Birds, insects, and fish all commonly swarm for a variety of reasons. Scholars learn about swarming behavior in a short video before...
Lesson Plan3:16
The New York Times

Kiev in Chaos: Teaching About the Crisis in Ukraine

8th - 12th Standards
Provide a historical context for the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine that began in late 2013. Learners review their prior knowledge and chronicle new understandings with a KWL chart, watch a video explaining the Ukrainian...