6th Grade Olympic Games

Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present it as an oral report to…

Olympic Leaders

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Speech

Creative Writing

Olympic Games

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Australia and New Zealand

Olympic Games

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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…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Twentieth Century

Olympic Games

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Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums

Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…

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Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Culture and Diversity

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Greece

Olympic Games

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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…

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Language Arts and Writing

Physical Education and Fitness

Reading Comprehension

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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,…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Greece

Olympic Games

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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…

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Language Arts and Writing

Letter-Writing Lessons & Tips

World War II (1939-1945)

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Olympic Games

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Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very…

Eyewitness: Olympics

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Reading and Literature

Informational Texts

Olympic Games

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Sports

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Teaching Guide to Angel on the Square & The Impossible Journey

Study themes of family, patriotism, fear, kindness, survival, and change with this teacher's guide to Angel on the…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Russia

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Sports

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Fiction

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Olympic Games

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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…

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World History

Olympic Games

Social Studies and History

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FUTUREFIT PROJECTS

Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games. Excerpted…

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Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Sports

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Find information about the Paralympics, including the history of the games, events, name, motto, and more.

Paralympics

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Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Special Olympics

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GAMES AND APPS

Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens

A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens, Greece.

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Social Studies and History

Greece

Olympic Games

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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

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Olympic Games

Athletes

Award and Prize Winners

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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

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Physical Education and Fitness

Health and Safety

Olympic Games

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