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Other

Magnum Photos: Tour De France

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-one photos, many black and white, give you the essence of the Tour de France. Commentary explains its mystique and importance not in just the bicycling world, but in the world of sports.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Processes of the Water Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the water cycle.[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
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Website
Other

Choisir Un Sport: Le Cyclisme

For Students 9th - 10th
Read more about the sport of cycling at this website.
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Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weather and Climate: Water Cycle

For Students 2nd - 8th
Water water everywhere. Check out this video clip and test understanding about the cycle of water from the earth to the atmosphere.
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Lesson Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
Bicycling is a great lifetime activity. This lesson introduces the fundamentals of cycling. You will learn cycling rules, safety tips, terminology, types of bikes, and the history of cycling.
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Website
Other

Randonnee Tours Self Guided Walking Tours

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can choose a region to explore for hiking and then click on the link for more information. Information on costs and itinerary is provided.
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Website
International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Cycling Bmx

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Bicycling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about bicycling as a sport! Find out what kind of equipment you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some tips, and more!
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Cycling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Very informative site from The Exploratorium about the science of bicycling. You can learn about the development of the wheel, how gears work on a bike, even how brakes were developed. Perfect site for research on bikes.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Sports Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
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Website
Other

Velorama Bicycle Museum: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dutch are known for being avid bike riders, and this site by the Dutch Fietsmuseum proves it. Watch a slide show on various bicycle inventions over the years or take a virtual tour of the museum to learn about cycle history.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Bicycle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart the science of cycling is discussed. What makes the bicycle the most effective form of transportation today, what muscles are used while cycling, and different uses of energy are all...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Bicycle History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn the technological and mechanical advances throughout bicycle history.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Exploratorium Museum: The Science of Sports Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Aerodynamic Frame

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Science of Cycling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Very informative site from Exploratorium.com about the science of bicycling. You can learn about the development of the wheel, how gears work on a bike, even how brakes were developed. Perfect site for research on bikes.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo looks up at a road cyclist as he races on a sunny day.