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Cartoons for the Classroom: China, Tibet, and the Olympics
Political tensions have surrounded the Olympics for centuries; take a look back at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with this political cartoon analysis instructional activity. Background information gives learners context regarding...
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Will Smog be a Problem at the Olympic Games?
Students locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then...
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Gauging Beijing
Students examine the responsibilites of country's chosen to host the Olympics. After reading an article, they discuss how China is preparing for the 2008 Summer Games. They focus on the country's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...
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Politics and the Olympics
Young scholars discover details regarding Olympics controversies. In this international politics lesson, students research Olympic games of the Modern Era noting the controversies surrounding Beijing Olympics. Young scholars create...
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Oscar Pistorius
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about Oscar Pistorius and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
New York Times
New York Times: 2008 Beijing Olympics (Newsmakers, Moments, Ceremonies, Beijing)
The New York Times tells the story of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in pictures. Find images of newsmakers, such as Michael Phelps, the ceremonies, and the city of Beijing.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: 2008 Summer Olympics
This page provides an amazingly detailed set of information on the 2008 Summer Olympics covering every topic imaginable from the selection process to when each event will be held. Almost 100 references are provided at the bottom of the...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Beijing 2008
The International Olympic Committee has provided a great deal of information here on the Beijing summer Olympics. Information on the events, participating countries and more can be found within this site.
Other
Arup: National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
A description and facts about the award winning Water Cube, the aquatics center built for the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008. It also includes a six-photo gallery of the center.
The Guardian
Guardian: Olympic Protests Held Around the World
Guardian correspondents Jenny Percival and Elizabeth Stewart discuss the numerous Anti-China protests occurring around the world in addition to China's reaction to these protests prior to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics....
Scientific American
Scientific American: China, the Olympics, and the Environment
A collection of articles focusing on the environmental issues that existed in China before the 2008 Summer Olympics. Articles target in on air pollution, construction, and cultural issues.
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes
2008 Chinese Olympic Stadium
Features many fascinating facts and images of the National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Historic Moments of Olympic Hype and Heartbreak
Although they were favored to win gold at the Olympics, some Americans failed to even medal. In an especially cruel twist, two sprinters didn't even make it to the quarterfinals at the 1972 Games in Munich.