University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: 10 Olympic Starters
These 10 questions encourage students to explore mathematical modelling in the context of several different sports including track and field athletics, shooting, football, tennis, basketball and gymnastics. This activity is designed to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Logic
Four sporty brainteasers in the context of fencing, hockey, football and international medal tables. This activity challenges students to be resourceful, to think logically and to work systematically, and is designed to be accessible to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Rings
This activity explores shapes and circles by encouraging children to look really hard at something they will see very often in the run-up to London 2012, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stage 1.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Athletics
Learn about the track and field events that take place during the Summer Olympics competition: races, jumps, throws, and combined events. Using colorful drawings and animations, this site provides a good introduction to the various...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Handball
This presentation shows a handball court, goal, and ball, as well as the player positioning, game rules, and player moves.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Sailing
Learn about the parts of a sailboat, the positions of competitors, the sailing course in the Summer Olympics, and the types of boats in competition.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Tennis
This resource provides information about the sport of tennis.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Beach Volleyball
This resource provides information about the sport of beach volleyball.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Canoe/kayak
Learn about kayaking and canoeing in the Summer Olympics. See what the measurements of the boats are, the types of equipment used by competitors, and how the sports are scored. This presentation provides a simple overview of the...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Triathlon
Do you think the triathlon will be won by someone who is very strong in one event and average in the other two, or someone who is strong in all three disciplines? This activity challenges students to analyse real-life data and use their...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Badminton
This resource provides information about the sport of badminton, and the competition surrounding it.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Volleyball
This animation shows example moves in a volleyball match (the serve, block, dig) the dimensions of a volleyball court, and explains how points are scored.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Wrestling: Greco Roman
This presentation shows various wrestling moves, the parts of the wrestling mat, and how a wrestling match is scored.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Cycling Bmx
Learn about different types of bikes for various cycling events (the cycling track events, the off-road cycling events) through colorful drawings, animations, and simple descriptions. Also, learn the difference between women's events and...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Rowing
Learn about the rowing lanes, the two types of boats, the coxswain and more. This presentation shows how a rowing competition starts and ends, and what kind of moves are involved through colorful animations.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Table Tennis
This colorful presentation names the parts of the table tennis playing area, the table and net, and the bat (also known as the paddle), and provides animated example moves and more. Learn about different table tennis grips, how points...
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Treasuries
This site from the Tufts University provides a discussion of the Treasuries, public works built in the classical period of ancient Greece. Tells what they were used for and how they were constructed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Olympic Games for Kids
Answer question about the ancient Olympics that were held in Greece with this quiz.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Olympics
A short essay that describes what the ancient Olympic games were like.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Olympic Marmot
Olympic Marmots are highly social, living in groups made up of an adult male, one or more adult females, two-year-olds, yearlings, and young. Their diet consists of grasses and sedges, with flowering plants in season. Learn more about...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Jesse Owens
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Jesse Owens, who won four Olympic gold medals in track and field. With a short biographical passage.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ski Jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics
At this site learn how countries medaled in the ski jumping events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Includes links to articles on individual athletes and events.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Speed Skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Who were the big winners in the 2006 Winter Olympics speed skating competitions? Find out here.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2006 Winter Olympics
See results for each of the snowboarding events at the 2006 Torino Games. Follow links to more information on the specific events: halfpipe, snowboard cross, and parallel giant slalom.
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