Curated OER
Speed Skating Word Search
In this speed skating word search puzzle activity, students use problem solving skills to find the 20 speed skating terms in the word puzzle.
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.
Other
Speed Skating Canada: The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
Includes history, news, team biographies and programs of Canadian speed skating.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee: Us Speedskating
The ultimate resource for fans of the U.S. speedskating team. Read about athletes, latest competitions, and results, news and more.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It
Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.
Other
Calgary Speed Skating Association
At this site from the Calgary Speed Skating Association you can find out about membership, equipment, coaching, and other speedskating information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Speed Skating
This detailed article includes a history of speed skating, information on rules, different tracks and competitions, and links form more information. A good starting point for students researching this Winter Olympics sport.
The Washington Post
Washingtonpost: Sport by Sport: Speedskating
Speedskating recap from the 1998 Olympics in Nagano.
The Washington Post
Washingtonpost: Speedskating
Browse guides to both long- and short-track speedskating. With history, lists of medal-winners and an overview of the sport.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Speed Skating
Learn about the different speed skating events during the Winter Olympics, the clothing worn by competitors, and the track skaters race on in this presentation.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Speed Skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Who were the big winners in the 2006 Winter Olympics speed skating competitions? Find out here.
Curated OER
Dan Jansen
Learn the difference between the short-track and long-track speed skating competitions. This brief article provides information on both forms of speed skating, including historical information, a list of events, and links to articles on...
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Glide Stride
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
Curated OER
Art:speed Skating Rinks
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...