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Run for the Cup!
Students gather information about the Melbourne Cup horse race in Australia. Then they study the geometry and physics behind the design of a racetrack. Students also work in small groups to problem solve and design their own board games...
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National Museum of Australia: Flemington on Cup Day
In this interactive virtual exhibit, explore Flemington, Australia's largest racecourse, on Melbourne Cup day. Learn about the fashions, horses, and people who have impacted this event in history.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Horses
For a very good primer on horses, visit this site. It contains an alphabetized listing of different types of horses, and the pages include the history of various breeds and their physical features.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Man O' War
Description of Man o' War's career including how he rescued horse racing and became a shining star in the roaring twenties.
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame Horses: Man O' War
A brief article on the accomplishments of Man o' War as the greatest thoroughbred of all time.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Thoroughbred
Detailed description of the thoroughbred, a racing horse originally from England.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Horse of Maryland Thoroughbred
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Horse of Maryland - Thoroughbred."