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WORKSHEETS
Modern Olympic Beginnings Word Power
Students can practice vocabulary relevant to the modern Olympic Games by reading…Grade:4,5,6Subjects:World HistoryOlympic GamesSocial Studies and History -
LESSON
Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic…Grades4,5,6SubjectsSpeechCreative WritingOlympic Games -
DAILY WARM-UPS
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Olympic athlete…Grade:5,6Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)Twentieth CenturyOlympic Games -
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Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his…Grades:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Olympic GamesAthletesAward and Prize Winners -
BIOGRAPHY
Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.Grades:K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Olympic GamesBaseballSocial Studies and History -
BIOGRAPHY
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic…Grades:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Physical Education and FitnessHealth and SafetyOlympic Games -
TEACHER RESOURCES
Modern Olympic Beginnings Background Information
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MINI-LESSON
Become an instant expert on the Olympic Games. Find motivational mini-lessons…Grades:4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryOlympic Games -
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Political Events and Summer Olympic Games
Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer…Grades5,6,7SubjectsSocial 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.Grades3,4,5SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryOlympic Games -
ARTICLE
History of the Olympic Torch, Flame, and Relay
Read about the history of the Olympic torch, flame, and relay. Since its debut…Grades:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityOlympic Games -
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Olympic History: Controversy and 2008 Beijing Games
This article explains the history and controversy behind the 2008 Summer Olympic…Grades:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHuman RightsOlympic Games -
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Olympic Games and Politics Research Questions
The research questions that accompany the "Politics & the Olympic Games" lesson…Grades:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld PoliticsOlympic Games -
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Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in PyeongChang
Security concerns continue to escalate alongside the geopolitical issues as…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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PyeongChang: the Host City of the 2018 Winter Olympics
The city of PyeongChang is considered one of the safest places to live in South…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Four New Sports Added to the 2018 Winter Olympics
New events promise to add cool factor to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Winter Olympics 2018: PyeongChang Preview
What to expect at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Russia's Anti-Gay Bill Ignites International Protests
In 2013, Russia passed an anti-gay bill that sparked protests worldwide and…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesHealth and Safety -
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Modern Olympic Symbols & Traditions
Learn about the traditions and symbols of the Olympic Games. The motto, the…Grades:1,2,3,4Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryOlympic Games -
GAME
Use this chart to learn how politics have affected and influenced the Olympic…Grades:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld PoliticsOlympic Games -
GAME
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens
A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens,…Grades:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGreeceOlympic Games -
REFERENCE
An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.Grades:6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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Olympic Locations Through the Years
A list of cities that have hosted the Olympic games in the past.Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
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