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The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the focus of this well-designed "Jeopardy" game. The game has five categories of questions that have to do with The Derby, and the sport and culture of horse racing in general. This would be a great activity to do...
National First Ladies' Library
The Sport of Kings: Horse Racing in America
Pupils examine the history of horse racing. They discuss their experiences with horse racing and conduct Internet research. They select a topic related to the history of horse racing, write and present a report, and read and summarize a...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Seabiscuit Biography
Follow the story of Seabiscuit who beat all odds to become one of America's greatest racehorses! Injuries to both horse and jockey did not stop the duo from defeating War Admiral and winning the hearts of all during the trying times of...
Other
Secretariat: Official Web Site of Secretariat
Welcome to the official homepage of Secretariat, thoroughbred racing's 1973 Triple Crown Champion. History, performance statistics, and more can be found here.
Other
Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
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.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Kentucky Derby
This page offers vocabulary puzzles and activities using 40 vocabulary words pertaining to the Kentucky Derby. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Kentucky Derby-Horse Racing and information about Kentucky Derbies.
Other
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.
Read Works
Read Works: No Horsing Around
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Shannon Uske, a female teenage race horse jockey. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
USA Today
Usa Today: Sports
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
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Orca Book Publishers: Blue Moon Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In "Blue Moon" by Marilyn Halvorson, Bobby Jo trains a new mare, wins a barrel race, then discovers the horse may be stolen and she must return it. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.
Other
The Sports Network
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
Other
Msnbc: Nbc Sports
NBC Sports, in collaboration with The Sporting News, provides the latest news, scores, standings and schedules in the world of sports.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Top Ten Race Horses of the 20th Century
A brief article on the accomplishments of Man o' War as the 1920 Horse of the Year.
Other
Aus Race: Odds, Statistical Probability and Gambling
This interesting article explains gambling (both horse racing and casinos) in terms of probability. It takes a common sense approach, instead of a mathematical approach, to the topic.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Willie Simms
Learn about American jockey, Willie Simms, who is the only African American to have won all three of the races that compose the Triple Crown of American horse racing: the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes, and the Preakness Stakes.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Horse Racing
Two jockeys can be seen riding their horses beyond the railings as they try to win a horse racing event.