National Endowment for the Humanities
The Victor's Virtue: A Cultural History of Sport
Pupils explore the meaning of the ancient Greek word aretê and the place of virtue in historical athletic competition and modern sports. They begin by reading an informational text on the goal of sports in education, and then...
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Olympic Glossary
Students match each vocabulary word to the appropriate sport and create a class glossary that will add to their understanding and also add to their enjoyment of the Winter Olympic Games.
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Olympic Snowboarding Village
Pupils adopt a country to research and tour the country online. They plan a trip from Nagano back home to their country.
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Canoe and Kayak
Students explore canoes and kayaks. In this canoe and kayak activity, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak. Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order...