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The Science of Lance Armstrong

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Live Strong! High schoolers will discuss some of the reasons behind Lance Armstrong's success in cycling and chart those reasons into four categories: Physiology, Psychology, Equipment, Training/Strategy. They will then choose one sport...
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A Third Straight Victory

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the Internet to research the Tour de France and the riders. They discover the history of the race and the path it follows every year. They also examine the life of rider, Lance Armstrong.
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Tour de Force on the Tour de France

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the incredible obstacles that Lance Armstrong overcame to become the second American winner of the Tour de France. They choose a person whom they admire as the subject of a 'Man in the News' or 'Woman in the News' article.
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Lance Armstrong: Racing for His Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the courage and determination of a cancer survivor. They explore the effects of the disease on Armstrong's life and career, and they witness the strength of an American hero who refused to quit.
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Breaking News English: Lance Armstrong

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Lance Armstrong worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: Armstrong Wins 7th Tour De France

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan which includes audio, downloads, and unique student activities. Intended for ELL young scholars but also applicable for most middle and high schoolers. Includes an "easier" and "harder" version of same lesson plan. Good site.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Lance

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2002 poster commemorates Lance Armstrong's fourth Tour de France win. Click on "Text" to read a little about Lance Armstrong and how the poster was made.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Lance Armstrong Biography: Cyclist

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Lance Armstrong's biography and his cycling career. Fun facts about the Tour de France winner.
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The Testicular Cancer Resource Center: Lance Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Testicular Cancer Resource Center is an interview with world class cyclist Lance Armstrong shortly after he finished his chemotherapy treatments in 1997. It is a vivid description of symptoms and what it's like to go...
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The Testicular Cancer Resource Center: Lance Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Testicular Cancer Resource Center is an interview with world class cyclist Lance Armstrong shortly after he finished his chemotherapy treatments in 1997. It is a vivid description of symptoms and what it's like to go...
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Graphic
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The Testicular Cancer Resource Center: Lance Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Testicular Cancer Resource Center is an interview with world class cyclist Lance Armstrong shortly after he finished his chemotherapy treatments in 1997. It is a vivid description of symptoms and what it's like to go...
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Testicular Cancer Resource Center: Lance Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Testicular Cancer Resource Center is an interview with world class cyclist Lance Armstrong shortly after he finished his chemotherapy treatments in 1997. It is a vivid description of symptoms and what it's like to go...