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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Origin of the Modern Summer Games

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the ancient Olympic Games. For this Olympic Games lesson, students discuss Pierre de Coubertin, Greek culture, and ancient Olympia. Students complete two readings. Students write an essay about the spirit of Olympism,...
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Website
US Olympic Committee

Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
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Website
Other

Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results

For Students 9th - 10th
Powered by up-to-date news from NBC sports, this website not only tracks events, profiles athletes, and shares behind-the-scenes commentary during the Olympic Games, but also offers a look pre- and post-Games happenings: trials,...