Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Ancient Greek Olympics
Teaches about the origins of the Greek Olympic games and their evolution to become a significant cultural phenomenon in ancient Greece.
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.
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Ancient Olympics
Here at the Tufts University you can find a wealth of information regarding the Ancient Olympics. Content compares the ancient Olympics to our modern games, provides a tour of Ancient Olympia, defines the "Olympic spirit," and includes...
International Olympic Committee
Intl Olympic:refugee Olympic Team to Shine Spotlight on Worldwide Refugee Crisis
In the opening ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympics, the world watched a new team process around the arena. This team carried the Olympic flag because the members were refugees from many places who wanted to and were qualified to...
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Astounding Moments in Women's Olympic Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut's famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles' multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. Women's gymnastics has been an official sport in the Summer Olympics since 1928, when the first female...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Olympic Sports
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a list of 30 words pertaining to Olympic Sports. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Winter and Summer Olympics (337 words) and the results of a survey of the most...
Read Works
Read Works: Game On
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the sports, athletes, and history of the International Children's Games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lin and Don Donn
Mr. Donn's Ancient Greek Olympics
Discover more about the ancient Greek Olympians and how they represented their individual city-states. This site features how to prepare yourself to take part in the games.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Water Polo
This resource provides information about water polo, and other events that take place in the Olympics.
Other
The Games at Olympia
Go back in time and discover the festivities that occurred during the 5 days of the ancient Olympics.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Ice Hockey
Explore ice hockey through this colorful presentation. See diagrams of the rink and its zones, and learn about the players and equipment, the game techniques, and rules.
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."
Tufts University
Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Events: Boxing
A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes
2012 London Olympic Stadium
Get a first-hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Greek Games
History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66
This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Olympics
A short essay that describes what the ancient Olympic games were like.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Victors at the Olympic Games
From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility during their times of festivity, and also at the funerals of distinguised persons. Iphitus conceived the idea of establishing a...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Olympics
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is The Olympics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: 1988 Winter Olympics
Presents the 1988 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Calgary. Discusses the games, why Calgary was chosen and what occurred at the games.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee: Usa Field Hockey Association
Find association programs and membership details, national team rosters and a basic description of the game.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Mark Spitz
This site contains a biographical summary of this great Olympic swimming star who won seven gold medals in the 1972 Olympic Games.
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