Barbara Kowal
Winter Crossword (with Pictures)
This winter, reinforce vocabulary instruction with a crossword puzzle. Scholars examine picture clues to determine its word and plug them into the puzzle. Vocabulary terms include snowball, skate, cold, and more!
Barbara Kowal
Winter Memory
Give vocabulary instruction a boost with a memory game in which scholars match winter-related terms to its corresponding picture. Vocabulary words include snowflake, mittens, icicles, and more!
Curated OER
Winter Sports Word Jumbles
In this Winter sports instructional activity, students unscramble the first four words in each set of jumbles and use the circled letters to unscramble the final word.
Curated OER
Canada's other ice show
Students increase consciousness of the history of Canadian success in figure skating and appreciate the pioneers of figure skating in Canada; to examine their accomplishments in their historical context.
Curated OER
The Ultimate Choreography
Eighth graders research the required elements of the short programs in men's and women's figure skating. They analyze the physical requirements of each move and relate the types of muscles, bones, and joints required to perform them.
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Scavenger Hunt Through Figure Skating History
Young scholars research the pioneers of figure skating and write a feature story for a Web publication. They write articles investigating "The Story Behind a Gold Medal" and graph the medals won by different countries between 1976-1996.
Other
United States Figure Skating Association
Governing body of figure skating in the US features results, rankings, a listing of skating clubs, athlete biographies, and press releases.
Other
Wall Street Journal: Sequins? What Sequins? Figure Skaters Through the Ages
A series of colorful slides showcasing the costumes of male and female Canadian figure skaters. Has there been a change from sequins to more masculine outfits for the men? Have a look, and you decide! Related to the slideshow is a...
Other
Canadian Figure Skating Association
The Canadian Figure Skating Association gives an overview, including events, merchandise and associaton issues such as rules and skill levels.
Other
Katarina Witt Official Site
Includes personal greetings from Katarina Witt, biography, photos, current news and activities, links and contacts.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Figure Skating
This is a great introduction to one of the most-loved Winter Olympic sports, figure skating. Read a history of the sport and learn about the various figure skating events that take place during the Games. Also, check out a photo and...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: The Science of the Olympic Winter Games
A 16-part video series from the partnership of NBC and the National Science Foundation, on the "physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games." Exciting and engaging videos give new meaning to...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Tenley Albright, m.d.
Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Figure Skating
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,...
Other
Competitive Figure Skating Faq: Rules and Regulations
A question/answer session over the rules of figure skating are found here.
Other
Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped
Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped is a volunteer-based organization. Discover specialized equipment, schedules, and sign up to help.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Ma Vlast (My Homeland): The Jiraneks in Canada
Michael and Renata Jiranek defected from Czechoslovakia in 1968 after the Russian invasion of Prague. They settled on a farm in Alberta and began to teach figure skating. One of their students was Kurt Browning who became a world figure...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Figure Skating
Learn all about figure skating at this great site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! Find out what kind of equipment you'll need, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and more!
Other
Ice Network: Skaters: Sasha Cohen
Find details on U.S. Olympian Sasha Cohen. Resource includes a chart listing all the competitions she has participated in, as well as notes on her personal life.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Kristi Yamaguchi
A brief biographical profile of figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American woman to win Olympic gold in 1992.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Dorothy Hamill
This is a very brief article overviewing the athletic career of Dorothy Stuart Hamill, an American figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics.
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Michelle Kwan
Learn how ice skating, once just a form of transportation, became an Olympic sport. This brief article includes an overview of the different skating events at the Olympics, as well as details judging and top skaters.