5th Grade Olympic Games Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Events of the Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympics in Beijing, China run from February 4 through February 20. This Winter Olympics sports list covers…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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…SubjectsSpeechCreative WritingOlympic Games -
WORKSHEETS
Australia's Olympic Athletes – Going for Gold
How much do students know about Australia's outstanding athletes? In this worksheet, students match each Olympic gold…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralia and New ZealandOlympic 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 -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryOlympic Games -
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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. 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 -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Modern Olympic Beginnings Background Information
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesSports -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Modern Olympic Beginnings Word Power
Students can practice vocabulary relevant to the modern Olympic Games by reading the definition and using the word in a…Subjects:World HistoryOlympic GamesSocial Studies and History -
ASSESSMENT
Quiz: The Ancient Olympic Games
Test your students' knowledge about the ancient Olympic games with this quiz. This printable can be used as an in-class…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryOlympic Games -
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Paralympics
Find information about the Paralympics, including the history of the games, events, name, motto, and more.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesSpecial Olympics -
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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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Chart of Winter Olympic Games Statistics
Learn about the history and traditions of the Winter Olympic Games, and reference a chart showing the countries that…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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America's Most Decorated Winter Olympic Athletes
See a list of the most decorated American Olympians who have won medals in the Winter Olympic Games for Team USA.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
