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The Athens Olympics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the history of the Olympics. They read a story about London's bid to host the Olympic games. In groups, students produce an arena for the Olympics and create a creed for the competition. Learners discuss and share...
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Olympics in Ancient Greece

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners listen to background information about the origin of the Olympics and then discuss how they think the Olympic Games got its name. They then complete the activity sheets using drawing materials.
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Olympic Games: History

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to research the history of the Olympic Games. They identify the mascots and symbols of the Games. They watch a short video on the types of sporting events as well.
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An Olympics Riddle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Olympic sports worksheet, students unscramble 24 names of summer and winter Olympic sports and write them on the lines. Students use their answers to decode a riddle.
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Will Smog be a Problem at the Olympic Games?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...
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Learning From the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The big idea for this lesson is that the past enriches our present and future. Learners explore the origin of the Olympic Games and how one man took an event from the past and reinvented it for modern times. They compare and contrast the...
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Living in an "Olympic" Country

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research countries participating in the Olympic Games. They create a database which includes graphs for comparing population density, the number of athletes, per capita income, etc. for each country. This project is completed...
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Olympic Medal Count

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Olympic medals worksheet, students identify the country's flag and write the country name in the box next to it. Students add the country's abbreviation and watch the Olympic Games. Students put a mark in the appropriate box when...
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The Olympic Games 1

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Olympic games worksheet, learners research thirty dates to match up with the cities that the games were played in. Students place all their answers in chronological order as well.
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Olympic Line Graphs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine how to make line graphs.  For this Olympic line graph lesson students make line graphs and search the given Internet sites to find data on their summer Olympic Game. 
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Go for the Gold!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young athletes practice various locomotor movements. They use locomotor skills as directed by the teacher to move between "Olympic rings" (hula hoops). Students participate in a discussion about Olympic events prior to playing the game.
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Gauging Beijing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the responsibilites of country's chosen to host the Olympics. After reading an article, they discuss how China is preparing for the 2008 Summer Games. They focus on the country's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...
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Olympic Bar Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Olympic bar graph worksheet, young scholars pick a sport from the 2004 Olympic games and find data from the Olympic web page. They graph the scores (times, distance, or speed) and the medals. They answer questions about the...
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Council for Economic Education

Specialization and the Decathlon

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Michael Phelps, the economist? Scholars research the economic advantages of specializing in one kind of service, and how it relates to athletes doing the same in their respective sports. They evaluate absolute advantage, production, and...
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Which Muscles?- Olympic Learn and Play Sports

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math, science, and physical education worksheet, students brainstorm and study about the muscles that are used while participating in different Olympic sports. They color the muscle groups of the body by follow the directions...
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The Olympic Dream: East Asia

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars engage in research in order to establish a context for comprehending the historical event of the Olympic Games being held in China. They use the internet and other resources to find information.
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The Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the history of the Olympics and the various countries that have hosted the games. They obtain information about some of the sports featured in the Olympics. Students then create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
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Building Budgets

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore New York City's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. They estimate budget allocations for such a proposal while practicing the calculation of percentages.
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A Big Issue

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. For this current events lesson, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...
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Mini-Metric Olympics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in the mini-metric Olympics. In this measurement lesson, 8th graders solve real-world problems that require them to calculate length, area, and volume in metric units.
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Balls & Hoops: Obstacle-Course Olympics

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars discover their playground is transformed into a fun, challenging action spot. In this early childhood physical education lesson, students are encouraged use large-motor skills as they make their way through an...
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It's All Greek to Us

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the various ways in which ancient Greek culture has influenced modern-day life. They study the context in which modern-day Greeks consider the 2004 Summer Olympics by reading and discussing the article "Where It All...
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Why Here? Why Not There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers analyze a map and graph information on eleven countries. Using the characteristics of the countries, they determine if they should host the summer or winter Olympic games. After viewing a video, they locate the...
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US Navy

The Science of Diving

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Introduce gas laws using the popular topic of SCUBA diving. This activity makes a connection between the gas laws and the effect of pressure and temperature changes during diving. Young engineers complete introductory experiments to...

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