Curated OER
Curling
Students review the basics of the game of curling. They discuss curling terms, hack, hogline, use of broom, and rocks. Students practice throwing for accuracy and distance. They participate in a curling activity.
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Curling: The Slide
Eleventh graders explore the slide in the game of curling. They review the critical components of the slide and practice performing the slide one at a time. Students play a game of curling using the slide.
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Rocks, Ice and Everything is Sometimes Nice
Students increase knowledge of the communal nature of the sport of curling; to increase student consciousness of the history of Canadian success in curling; to increase student appreciation for the pioneers of curling in Canada.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Curling
This article on curling provides a history of the sport, as well as "basics of the game," information on the playing surface, players and equipment. Includes a "graphical depiction of a curling sheet," photographs of equipment and a lot...
Other
Curling basics.com
What is a "back house weight"? What is a "wick"? Find out with the colorful animations at CurlingBasics.com. This site provides simple descriptions of the moves, equipment, rules and scoring that make up the sport of curling.
Other
The Curler's Web Manual
Here is the index page for "The Curling Manual," a site that covers everything you want to know about curling. Those new to the topic can start here to learn about equipment, moves, types of shots, the playing surface, and more. Also,...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Curling
Learn about the team members who participate in curling, the curling lane, the stone, the ways in which points are scored, and how the game is won. This colorful presentation is good introduction to the sport referred to as "chess on ice."
Other
The Curling School: Overview of the Sport
Here is a simple introduction to the sport of curling. Read this brief article to learn about the origin of curling, the object the sport, and the concept of sweeping, "a unique part of curling."
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Science Kids: Science Images: Curling
A curling team from the USA competing in the Winter Olympics.