Curated OER
Winter Lake Skating
Students pretend to be ice skating on a frozen lake, putting on their pretend skates and place a pretend hat on their head. They watch a demonstration of the proper skating form, using their arms to give momentum to move side-to-side,...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Hockey
This resource analyzes the science of hockey from a variety of angles. Explains why ice is slippery, what affects the reaction times of goalies and more. Requires RealPlayer.
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...
Special Olympics
Special Olympics: Figure Skating
The Special Olympics provides information on Figure Skating.
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,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety
Playing in the snow is fun, but it can also be dangerous. KidsHealth website helps you learn about the importance of dressing for the weather to protect your body and health. This page also includes information about the dangers...
Read Works
Read Works: Learning to Skate
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a girl named Linda who faces her fears and learns to ice skate. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Kwan's Crusade
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Michelle Kwan becoming a public diplomat for the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Starfall
Starfall: They All Can
This interactive focuses on ice skating and what can each child do on skates. Children can read independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.