Olympic Games Resources
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Events of the Winter Olympic Games
Snowboarding, figuring skating, ice hockey, ski jumping: Get the lowdown on all…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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient GreeceOlympic Games -
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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic…Subjects:Literary BiographiesOlympic GamesPhysical Education and Fitness -
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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…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…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesMathematics -
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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous…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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryOlympic Games -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
2006 Winter Olympic Games Reading Warm-Up
The printable warm-up helps your students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:Olympic GamesSocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension -
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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…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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic…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…SubjectsSpeechCreative WritingOlympic Games -
GAMES AND APPS
Olympic Games and Politics
Use this chart to learn how politics have affected and influenced the Olympic…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld PoliticsOlympic Games -
GAMES AND APPS
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens
A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGreeceOlympic 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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Olympic History: Louganis' Diving Accident During 1988 Games in Seoul
An account of Greg Louganis' diving accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAthletesOlympic Games -
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Olympic History: 1968 Games and Civil Disobedience
Track-and-field medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos left an indelible mark on…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld PoliticsOlympic Games -
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Munich Massacre
An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games
