Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.

In this literature worksheet, students read a biography about Amir Khan, a middleweight boxer who won an Olympic bronze in Athens. They identify whether each statement is true or false. Then, students look at his career and respond to...

Wikipedia hosts a comprehensive biography on John Wooden which includes: early life and playing career, family and faith, coaching career, coaching record, his honors received and his legacy. References and external links are also...

Wikipedia describes the life and career of Tony Hawk, "often regarded as the best-known skateboarder today." His video games, commercial endorsements, and television cameos are listed, with links to more information.

Wikipedia provides excellent resources and information on the gastrointestinal or digestive tract, including images and hyperlinked terms.

Wikipedia provides a detailed, up-to-date overview of avian influenza that focuses on the infection, how it is spread to humans as well as its impact on humans, prevention and treatment, and more.

Wikipedia offers a brief biography of retired NBA great David Robinson, dealing mostly with the history of his career. Includes many in-text links to related topics.

Wikipedia details the life and career of Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy," who won a 1992 Olympic Gold Medal in boxing to keep a promise to his dying mom.

Wikipedia provides biographical and statistical information on Venus Williams.

Wikipedia provides biographical information and career highlights for Kristi Yamaguchi.

This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on racquetball discusses how it is played, gives some playing strategies, and describes some different kinds of shots. Links are also provided for further information.

Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides this article on strokes, otherwise known as "cerebrovascular accidents." The article defines a stroke, the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke, stroke...

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes the military career of Abner Doubleday and disputes the idea that he is the inventor of baseball. Links are provided for additional information on related subjects.

Wikipedia provides biographical information about Joe Montana, including his football statistics from high school, college, and the pros.

This article on curling provides a history of the sport, as well as "basics of the game," information on the playing surface, players and equipment. Includes a "graphical depiction of a curling sheet," photographs of equipment and a lot...

This article on the luge is organized into the following sections: "History," "Rules," "Artificial tracks," "Natural tracks," "Events," "Governing body," and "Champions." Includes several links to sources on luge teams from various...

This is a great resource for fans of figure skating and those wanting to know more about the technical aspects of the sport. Read about the equipment, jumps, spins, steps, and scoring system. Also, learn about the history of the sport,...

Do you know the elements in the pair skating competition? Do you know which elements are illegal in the Olympic games? Read this article and find out.

Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...

This detailed article includes a history of speed skating, information on rules, different tracks and competitions, and links form more information. A good starting point for students researching this Winter Olympics sport.

This page provides an amazingly detailed set of information on the 2008 Summer Olympics covering every topic imaginable from the selection process to when each event will be held. Almost 100 references are provided at the bottom of the...

Here's a detailed article on ski jumping. Learn how ski jumping events are scored and how the sport gained popularity, and find links to articles on several famous ski jumpers, past and present.

Read a description and brief history of short track speed skating, and follow links for more information on famous skaters Ahn Hyun Soo, Apolo Anton Ohno, and Steven Bradbury.

Read about the history, events, and equipment associated with Nordic Combined, a Winter Olympics sport. This brief encyclopedia article is a good introduction to the sport and includes links for more research and detailed information.