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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil People and Society

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at the people who make up Brazil including their history, living conditions, culture, sports, and more.
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Oxfam

Oxfam's Cool Planet: Algeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of the Algerian people through a virtual journey while learning facts and figures on the country. Gain information on such topics as sports, art, music, daily life, food, history, geography, environment, and more.
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Other

Ski Jumping Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site for ski jumping fans, or for anyone just learning about the sport. Find latest news, competition results, photos, a history of ski jumping, bios of competitors, and more.
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Other

Bayonne: Pays Basque Sud Ouest France

For Students 9th - 10th
A very complete site. It begins with a history of the region and of the town, then offers many subsections related to local life, sports, and traditions. Pictures.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Game On

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[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.
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Other

Freie Hansestadt Bremen

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven (the nearby port city), facts & figures, history, culture, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity. Lots of photos, a virtual tour of some of the sights,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Baseball, Race Relations and Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s in American Memory. A close reading...
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Olympic Games Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.
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Article
Other

The Big Think: The Brutal Physics of Football

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes some changes that have taken place in football to make the game safer, and includes two videos where scientists explain the physics behind football and the importance of designing good safety equipment, especially for head...
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Website
Other

Nys Society of Medical Massage Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, the oldest organization of professional massage therapists in the US. This page gives information about what to look for in a massage therapist, and a link to...
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Activity
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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Handout
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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Activity
Read Works

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

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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Activity
Read Works

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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Handout
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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Handout
Wikimedia

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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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

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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Curated OER

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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Other

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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Handout
Other

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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Graphic
Curated OER

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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