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Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results

For Students 9th - 10th
Powered by up-to-date news from NBC sports, this website not only tracks events, profiles athletes, and shares behind-the-scenes commentary during the Olympic Games, but also offers a look pre- and post-Games happenings: trials,...
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Olympics

For Teachers 6th
A comprehensive learning module on the significance of the Olympics that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the...
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Tufts University

Tufts University: The Ancient Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can compare the modern and ancient Olympic games, as well as tour the site of the first Olympics, and learn about those games.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Montreal Summer Olympics, 1976

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the boycott of Africa, the 1976 Olympics in Montreal were successful. This website is highly interactive, with video clips, biographies, graphics, statistics and a link to educational packages you may obtain free of charge.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Turin 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the Olympic games from Torin, 2006 includes information on the sports, the athletes, and news reports.
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Other

Foundation of the Hellenic World: Olympics Through Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the long and fascinating history of the Olympics, beginning with a foot race in Olympia in 776 BC. The site is divided into two parts. The first covers Ancient Olympia up to Athens of 1896. The second covers Athens of 1896 up...
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: The Science of the Olympic Winter Games

For Students 9th - 10th
A 16-part video series from the partnership of NBC and the National Science Foundation, on the "physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games." Exciting and engaging videos give new meaning to...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Vancouver 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official web site for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. There is information about the athletes, the games and the medals won.
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CNN

Cnn: 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Fast Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some interesting facts about this Russian city, host of 2014 winter Olympics.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: 1988 Seoul Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source documents from the International Olympic Committee about the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. "The collection highlight the relationship between sport and politics and offer an unprecedented window into North...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of July 25th 2016: 10 Arrested, Accused of Making Attack on Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Police in Brazil have arrested 10 people for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack against the upcoming Olympics in Rio, according to Brazil's justice minister.Authorities say the group, based in multiple states across Brazil, had "moved...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Women in the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of women in the Olympics with this interactive timeline.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Trampoline

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that on January 1, 1999, the trampoline became an official Olympic discipline? Learn about this exciting new event on the Olympic Committee's home page. It's history, the necessary equipment, images, and a wonderful...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Figure Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great introduction to one of the most-loved Winter Olympic sports, figure skating. Read a history of the sport and learn about the various figure skating events that take place during the Games. Also, check out a photo and...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
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Other

Fox Sports: Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
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CBS

Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Stopping for Olympic Gold" by Angie Kay Dilmore

For Students 4th - 6th
John Woodruff was an African American track athlete who won a gold medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In this informational text, Angie Kay Dilmore discusses John's life and famous race. As you read, take notes on how John achieved...
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Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
An exciting online exhibit presenting hundreds of objects created specifically for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. See interactive collections of broadcast materials (manuals, media kits, passes), posters, banners, costumes, souvenirs,...
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US Olympic Committee

Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Olympics: Science of the Sporting Life

For Students 9th - 10th
When the Winter Olympics begin we can study the science of sports: biomechanics, figure skating, high jumping, mental preparation, alcohol and athletes, sports doctors, staleness, and training in the ancient Olympics.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: 1936: The Nazi Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Hitler's plans for the 1936 Olympics didn't turn out exactly like he had planned due to American track and field star Jesse Owens. Read about the beginning of the politicization of the Olympics.
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Able Media

Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
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New York Times

New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...