5th Grade Olympic Games Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Events of the Winter Olympic Games
Snowboarding, figuring skating, ice hockey, ski jumping: Get the lowdown on all the events at the 2014 Winter Olympic…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
Share key facts about the ancient Olympic games with your students. Learn about the Olympic festival, ancient sports,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient GreeceOlympic Games -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Jim Thorpe Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe and answer reading…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)Twentieth CenturyOlympic Games -
LESSON PLANS
Holiday Paper Chains
In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from various holidays, such as Christmas,…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesMathematics -
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Winter Olympic Games Reading Comprehension Activity
Students will develop self-monitoring strategies and active reading methods with this activity. It reinforces the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingPhysical Education and FitnessReading Comprehension -
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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryOlympic Games -
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World War I: People, Places, and Events
Students do independent research about the World War I topic of their choice.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryOlympic Games -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in PyeongChang
Security concerns continue to escalate alongside the geopolitical issues as PyeongChang prepares to host the 2018 Winter…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Four New Sports Added to the 2018 Winter Olympics
New events promise to add cool factor to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. There are 4 new…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Winter Olympics 2018: PyeongChang Preview
What to expect at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Winter Olympic Sports Word Search (Difficult)
Challenge students to find the ten winter Olympic sports terms hidden in this word search as a preview before the games…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
LESSON PLANS
Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides. Visit…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient GreeceOlympic Games -
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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…SubjectsSpeechCreative WritingOlympic Games -
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Olympic Locations Through the Years
A list of cities that have hosted the Olympic games in the past.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
GAMES AND APPS
Olympic Facts
Interesting facts about the Olympic games.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games
An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Olympic Trivia & Fun Facts
Interesting trivia about the Olympic Games.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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History of Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids
This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002 Winter…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.Subjects:Olympic GamesAthletesAward and Prize Winners -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Summer Olympic Events -- Past and Present
A complete list of events contested in the Summer Olympic Games -- past and present.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.Subjects:Olympic GamesBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.Subjects:Physical Education and FitnessHealth and SafetyOlympic Games
