National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Summer Olympics
Using examples of athletes and sports involved in the 2012 Summer Olympics, these 9 videos demonstrate aspects of sports which are influenced by engineering and technology.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Olympic and Paralympic Games
The official site for the 2004 Summer Olympic games to be held in historic Athens! Find lots of pertinent information on the games as well as a message from IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge.
New York Times
New York Times: 2008 Beijing Olympics (Newsmakers, Moments, Ceremonies, Beijing)
The New York Times tells the story of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in pictures. Find images of newsmakers, such as Michael Phelps, the ceremonies, and the city of Beijing.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Montreal Summer Olympics, 1976
Despite the boycott of Africa, the 1976 Olympics in Montreal were successful. This website is highly interactive, with video clips, biographies, graphics, statistics and a link to educational packages you may obtain free of charge.
A&E Television
History.com: The Modern Summer Olympic Games: A Timeline
Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a snapshot of geopolitics, a shift in women's rights and the state of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: 2008 Summer Olympics
This page provides an amazingly detailed set of information on the 2008 Summer Olympics covering every topic imaginable from the selection process to when each event will be held. Almost 100 references are provided at the bottom of the...
Other
Ed Gate: Gateway to the Summer Games
EdGate offers a comprehensive overview of the Summer Olympics of 2004. Content includes detailed information about Athens, featured sports, and Olympic facts. Cross-curricular Olympic-themed lessons plans are also available.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Team
This is the official website of the United States Olympic Committee. Content ranges from full biographies of top Olympic athletes to detailed overviews of Olympic sports to the latest Olympic news, and so much more.
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes
2004 Athens Olympic Stadium
Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes
2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium
Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Beijing 2008
The International Olympic Committee has provided a great deal of information here on the Beijing summer Olympics. Information on the events, participating countries and more can be found within this site.
Other
Vww: 2004 Olympic Volleyball Athens, Greece
Everything you want to know about the volleyball competition that took place during the 2004 Summer Olympic games.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Week of July 25th 2016: 10 Arrested, Accused of Making Attack on Olympics
Police in Brazil have arrested 10 people for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack against the upcoming Olympics in Rio, according to Brazil's justice minister.Authorities say the group, based in multiple states across Brazil, had "moved...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Stopping for Olympic Gold" by Angie Kay Dilmore
John Woodruff was an African American track athlete who won a gold medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In this informational text, Angie Kay Dilmore discusses John's life and famous race. As you read, take notes on how John achieved...
Other
Fox Sports: Olympics
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
The Guardian
Guardian: Olympic Protests Held Around the World
Guardian correspondents Jenny Percival and Elizabeth Stewart discuss the numerous Anti-China protests occurring around the world in addition to China's reaction to these protests prior to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics....
Scientific American
Scientific American: China, the Olympics, and the Environment
A collection of articles focusing on the environmental issues that existed in China before the 2008 Summer Olympics. Articles target in on air pollution, construction, and cultural issues.
CBS
Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
US Olympic Committee
Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Collection
An exciting online exhibit presenting hundreds of objects created specifically for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. See interactive collections of broadcast materials (manuals, media kits, passes), posters, banners, costumes, souvenirs,...
Other
Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results
Powered by up-to-date news from NBC sports, this website not only tracks events, profiles athletes, and shares behind-the-scenes commentary during the Olympic Games, but also offers a look pre- and post-Games happenings: trials,...
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Astounding Moments in Women's Olympic Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut's famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles' multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. Women's gymnastics has been an official sport in the Summer Olympics since 1928, when the first female...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Olympic Sports
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a list of 30 words pertaining to Olympic Sports. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Winter and Summer Olympics (337 words) and the results of a survey of the most...
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