University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: What's the Point of Squash?
Squash isn't an Olympic sport (yet!) but it has an interesting scoring system. If you reach 8-all in a game of squash, when should you decide to play to 9 points rather than 10? This activity is a starting point for mathematical...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: National Flags
During the Olympic and Paralympic Games many national flags will be on display. This activity explores 2D shapes, angles and symmetries in the context of flag designs, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stage 2.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering in Sports
Imagining themselves arriving at the Olympic gold medal soccer game in Beijing, students begin to think about how engineering is involved in sports. After a discussion of kinetic and potential energy, an associated hands-on activity...
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Detail of Ngs Map of Greece
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Columns Mark All That's Left of the Temple of Zeus in Nemea.
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Ancient Stadium in Nemea.
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Tunnel Leading to Nemea Stadium
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Column at Nemea Being Restored.
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Chief Mason Yannis Arbelius Talks to Workers at Nemea.
The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rose Bowl
Home field of the UCLA Bruins college football team as well as the annual Rose Bowl Game. It also hosted events from the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
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Freestyle Aerialist
Read about this relatively new Olympic sport, which made its debut at the 1988 Calgary Games. This brief article overviews the the event, which consists of aerials and moguls, as well as how it is judged.
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Youngzine: Week of 08 06 12: London: Sights and Sounds!
The 2012 Olympics is taking place in London. Unable to make it to the city during the games? Have no fear, we take you on a tour of the sights and sounds of the city in Part 2 of our article of this historic city. Includes video (2...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Isthmian Crowns
The Nemian and Isthmian games occurred more frequently than the Olympic and Pythian. They were celebrated once in two years, the Nemian in the valley of Nemea between Phlius and Cleonae, and the Isthmian by the Corinthians, on their...
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