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Royal Society of Chemistry: Olympic Torch
The Olympic torch takes a journey every two years.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Olympics
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Olympics."
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Clisthenes in the Olympic Games
Clisthenes, also known as the Father of Athenian democracy, is depicted competing in a chariot race in the Olympic games.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Olympic Swimming Pool Diagram
This olympic swimming pool diagram features all the important lane markings and dimensions that are used when creating a swimming facility for competitions. Markings include starting platforms, lanes, backstroke turn indicators, and a...
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Calgary Speed Skating Association
At this site from the Calgary Speed Skating Association you can find out about membership, equipment, coaching, and other speedskating information.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Refugee Team, Just Being in Rio Is Like Winning Gold
An historical Olympic team made up of athletes who are refugees from countries they've fled is featured in this NPR report. Listen to the report or read some of the transcripts of the story.
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Women in History: Wilma Rudolph
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...
Read Works
Read Works: Let the Games Begin!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the sports in the Winter Olympics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
The Washington Post
Washingtonpost: Sport by Sport: Speedskating
Speedskating recap from the 1998 Olympics in Nagano.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Wilma Rudolph
Track star Wilma Rudolph overcame several childhood illness to become, in 1960, the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals. Use this resource to learn more about the awards and recognition this amazing athlete earned.
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Major Taylor Assoc.: Edwin Moses Biography
This site presents a detailed biography of the life and career of track star Edwin Moses, including information about his Olympic triumps and career highlights.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Water: A Never Ending Story
Students carry out a number of activities that demonstrate the concepts of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and soil moisture and runoff. Then students construct a terrarium as a way to observe the water cycle. Immediately...
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Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
A story of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps who made history at Rio 2016.
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United States Rowing Association (Us Rowing)
USRowing provides leadership and opportunities for all people to experience rowing, from recreation to Olympic victory. Content includes the latest rowing news, recreational and olympic info, and much more.
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Jesse Owens: Track and Field Legend
The official website for Jesse Owens, who almost single-handedly undid Hitler's propaganda plans for the 1936 Olympics by winning four gold medals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pair Skating
Do you know the elements in the pair skating competition? Do you know which elements are illegal in the Olympic games? Read this article and find out.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Speed Skating
This detailed article includes a history of speed skating, information on rules, different tracks and competitions, and links form more information. A good starting point for students researching this Winter Olympics sport.
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Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today
Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Flowing Gold by Rex Ellingwood Beach
This is the full text of the novel Flowing Gold by Rex Ellingwood Beach, an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player
Read Works
Read Works: My Life Hasn't Changed
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ann Thompson, a junior skier preparing for the Olympics, who became a Paralympic athlete after a skiing accident. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...