Olympic Games Classroom Activities, Worksheets, Lessons
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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 -
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What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
WORKSHEETS
Summer Olympic Games Alphabetical Order Activity
Introduce Olympic events and sports vocabulary with this Summer Games alphabetizing activity. In this printable,…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingAlphabetOlympic Games -
GAMES AND APPS
Classroom Olympic Games
Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityNative American Music Resources -
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 -
REFERENCE
Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…Subjects:Literary BiographiesOlympic GamesPhysical Education and Fitness -
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…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture 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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient GreeceOlympic 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 -
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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 -
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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryOlympic Games -
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Teacher's Guide to Anton Chekhov: The Major Plays
This printable teacher's guide to Anton Chekhov: The Major Plays focuses on The Sea Gull, The Three Sisters, and The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary DramaRussia -
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…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingLetter-Writing Lessons & TipsWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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 -
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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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Eyewitness: Olympics
Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very…SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsOlympic 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 GamesSports -
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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 -
WORKSHEETS
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…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionRussia -
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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
2006 Winter Olympic Games Reading Warm-Up
The printable warm-up helps your students master important reading skills with a reading passage and comprehension…Subjects:Olympic GamesSocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension
