2016 Olympic Summer Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 5-21, 2016) with our activities, worksheets, reference materials, and lesson plans. Learn more about the history of this city and the Olympic Games.
These resources will help your students learn about past and present Olympic games, Olympic symbols and traditions, Brazilian history, and more. Plus, we have resources on the past political issues of the Olympic Games, information about gold medalists, and lessons incorporating the fun of the Olympic sporting events.
Browse 2016 Olympic Summer Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Resources
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Olympic Trivia & Fun Facts
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GAMES AND APPS
Classroom Olympic Games
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LESSON PLANS
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens
Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write a letter to Jesse Owens d... -
LESSON PLANS
Instant Expert: Olympic Games
Become an instant expert on the Olympic Games. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to int... -
LESSON PLANS
Political Events and Summer Olympic Games
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Past Olympic Athletes: Profiles, Biographies, and Activities
Find links to profiles of diver Greg Louganis, protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, swimmer Mark Spitz, runners Wilm... -
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What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
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WORKSHEETS
Summer Olympic Games Alphabetical Order Activity
Introduce Olympic events and sports vocabulary with this Summer Games alphabetizing activity. In this printable, student... -
LESSON PLANS
Olympic Leaders
Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present it as an oral report to t... -
LESSON PLANS
Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums
Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from Bra... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Modern Olympic Symbols & Traditions
Learn about the traditions and symbols of the Olympic Games. The motto, the torch, the anthem, and other Olympic icons a... -
WORKSHEETS
Olympic History: Surprises of the 1936 Olympic Games
The 1936 Berlin Olympics were unique in many ways. For instance, Jesse Owens won four gold medals! Have students read ab... -
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Summer Olympic Events -- Past and Present
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GAMES AND APPS
Olympic Facts
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Olympic History: 1936 Summer Games Background
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Chart of Summer Olympic Games Statistics
A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of the modern Olympic Games ... -
GAMES AND APPS
Olympic Games and Politics
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WORKSHEETS
Entertainment in Ancient Greece Quiz
Quiz students about Greek theater, the Olympic games, and other entertainment in ancient Greece with these multiple-choi... -
IMAGES
Southern Brazil
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating Southern Brazil (Southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Ur... -
IMAGES
South America
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TEACHING RESOURCE
History of the Olympic Torch, Flame, and Relay
Read about the history of the Olympic torch, flame, and relay. Since its debut in 1936, the torch relay has been controv... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Olympic History: Controversy and 2008 Beijing Games
This article explains the history and controversy behind the 2008 Summer Olympic Games that were held in Beijing, China.... -
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Most Overall Summer Olympic Medals (USA)
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Olympic Games and Politics Research Questions
The research questions that accompany the "Politics & the Olympic Games" lesson plan can also be used on their own to sp...
