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Balls & Hoops: Obstacle-Course Olympics

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars discover their playground is transformed into a fun, challenging action spot. In this early childhood physical education instructional activity, students are encouraged use large-motor skills as they make their way...
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Sports Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore athletes and how they perform. In this physics lesson plan, students investigate how physics is involved in sports. Students go online to interactive sites that explain physics and biomechanics. Students also research...
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Breaking News English: London to Host 2012 Olympics

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "London to Host 2012 Olympics," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

The 400m Event—Chemistry and Sport

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do Olympic runners succeed in physically demanding events like the 400-meter dash? Physiology scholars explore the relationship between acids, bases, and the muscular system through a scenario-driven activity. The lesson focuses on...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Running Around a Track II

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
On your mark, get set, GO! The class sprints toward the conclusions in a race analysis activity. The staggered start of the 400-m foot race is taken apart in detail, and then learners step back and develop some overall race strategy and...
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Essential Kids

Australian History for Kids

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
When did Aboriginal tribes arrive in Australia? When were the Sydney Olympic Games hosted? Review some major events in Australian history with this timeline activity instructional activity.
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Treading Lightly on Flag-Waving

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the impact of world events on past Olympics as a springboard for understanding the cultural, political, and social climate surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympics after the events of September 11, 2001.
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Go For the Gold! For Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use web technology to investigate ancient Greece and the Olympic Games. They explore the history of the Olympics. Students make connections between Greek and English. They make and record a persuasive speech and write a...
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A Great Sport

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and make a presentation about a sport of their choice. The sport must be part of the Olympic Games. They, in groups, make presentations to the class about their chosen sport.
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Why Here? Why Not There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze a map and graph information on eleven countries. Using the characteristics of the countries, they determine if they should host the summer or winter Olympic games. After viewing a video, they locate the latitudes...
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Around the World in 17 Days

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine geography while studying the 2006 Winter Olympics. Students keep track of the winners of each Olympic event by finding the results using the Internet or by reviewing the newspaper and discuss the country the medalist...
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Olemmpics

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore Olympic sports and competition. After a brief discussion of the structure and purpose of the Olympics, students complete an Olympic themed competition complete with games, ceremonies, and medals.
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The Seven Wonders of the World: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the culture of classical Greece by examining The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. In this Seven Wonders of the World activity, students will expand their understanding of Greek mythology, the Olympics and the Greek Isles....
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A Measure of Greatness

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners participate in a variety of Olympic themed activities in order to measure their results. In this measurement activity, students participate in cotton ball shot put, paper plate discuss throw, and other events to have fun while...
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How to be the Host with the Most

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars discover details about the Olympic bidding process. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. 
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A Big Issue

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events lesson, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...
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Ancient Greece Predicting Outcomes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore world history by utilizing a SMART board. In this Greek history lesson, 6th graders read different Ancient Greece scenarios and match them with a selection from a list of probable outcomes. Students identify Mt....
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Bikini Bottom Olympics Skill: Best Value and Uncertainty

For Students 7th - 9th
In this best value and uncertainty worksheet, learners solve multiple problems where they calculate the best value, the uncertainty and the range in the data given.
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Interest: Interest Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students determine how interests is calculated and a how it accrues. They examine charts and graphs that show the intricacies of interest. They determine how to increase their own saving by using interest while working with a partner to...
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Who Wants to Be a Champion: Number Sense

For Teachers 2nd
Review some common second grade concepts using this resource. Learners practice writing numbers in different forms, identify odd and even numbers, skip count, and work with Roman Numerals. The review is in the form of an Olympic...
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Who Wants to Be a Champion: Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Have your class practice multiplication skills using this motivating format. Learners practice multiplying single and double-digit numbers through engaging in a game. The theme is the Olympic games, which is bound to pique their interest.
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Museum of Disability History

Adaptive Sports and Recreational Games

For Teachers 5th - 12th
It's truly amazing how people with physical disabilities are able to find ways to overcome their impairments. Their tremendous perseverance is evident in this handout that describes the ways different sports, ranging from bowling...
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Breaking News English: Record-Setting Beijing Olympics End

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Record-Setting Beijing Olympics End," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Olympic Dream Makers

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders describe the philosophies behind the Olympic Games, identify historical facts related to the Games, and discover "up close and personal" facts related to an Olympian of their choice.

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