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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Olympics Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read two charts with information about the Olympics in ancient Greece and in modern times. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Handout
Archaeological Institute of America

The Ancient Olympics: Winning at Olympia

For Students 9th - 10th
New studies challenge traditional notions about Greek Athletes and why they competed.
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Website
The Washington Post

Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ancient Greek Olympics

For Students 2nd - 7th
Teaches about the origins of the Greek Olympic games and their evolution to become a significant cultural phenomenon in ancient Greece.