History of Sports Teaching Resources :: 745

Read Works

Read Works: The Olympics Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read two charts with information about the Olympics in ancient Greece and in modern times. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.

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Negro League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th

Bringing the story of Negro League Baseball from the early 20th Century to new generations, this site provides all there is to know about this historic organization.

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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Venezuelan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Venezuelan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

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Read Works: Play Ball!

For Teachers 5th

[Free Registration/Login Required] A descriptive essay about women playing baseball during World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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Read Works: Who Was Jackie Robinson?

For Teachers K

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Jackie Robinson.. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 3rd

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th

Summary of the life and career of world heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali.

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University of Oxford (UK)

Oxford University: Faq: Physics of Rowing

For Students 9th - 10th

From the Department of Atmospheric Physics at Oxford University, this page gives a scientific look at the techniques involved in the activity of rowing. Discusses the concepts of propulsion, resistance, kinetic energy, and much more...

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Wikipedia: Nordic Combined

For Students 9th - 10th

Read about the history, events, and equipment associated with Nordic Combined, a Winter Olympics sport. This brief encyclopedia article is a good introduction to the sport and includes links for more research and detailed information.

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Encyclopedia Britannica: Earl Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Earl Campbell, an American gridiron football running back whose bruising style made him one of the most dominant rushers in the history of the sport despite his relatively short career.

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Luge Start

For Students 9th - 10th

This site is an introduction to the luge events at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. However, it is also a good source for general information on the sport's history, equipment and medalists from previous years.

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Luge Glove

For Students 9th - 10th

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Skateboarding

For Students 9th - 10th

In this colorful and interactive site, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing. Also includes famous people in history and video clips.

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Peruvian Graffiti: An Andean Nation in the Making

For Students 9th - 10th

A personal perspective on the culture, politics and society of Peru. This Web site was written by Michael Smith, an American journalist who draws on his 18 years experience in Peru. The politics page includes a timeline section about the...

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Auw St. Lawrence County Branch: Women of Courage

For Students 9th - 10th

Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...

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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Discus Thrower

For Students 9th - 10th

Also known as Discobolus. The Discus Thrower is a famous, ancient bronze statue that demonstrates a man participating in an ancient sport.

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Mickey Munoz Does the Quasimodo

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a website complete with audio links and images about the history of the sport of surfing and the development of the surfboard.

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Dewey Weber

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a website complete with audio links and images about the history of the sport of surfing and the development of the surfboard.

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Doc Ball

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a website complete with audio links and images about the history of the sport of surfing and the development of the surfboard.

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Wikipedia: Cricket

For Students 9th - 10th

Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...

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