Read Works
Read Works: Let the Games Begin!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the sports in the Winter Olympics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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.
Other
Fox Sports: Olympics
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
View a slideshow of spectacular images from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi.
CBS
Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Olympics
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is The Olympics.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Winter Olympics Facts
Fun facts about the winter Olympics and a list of competitive categories.