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CNN

Cnn: 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Fast Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some interesting facts about this Russian city, host of 2014 winter Olympics.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View a slideshow of spectacular images from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Winter Olympics Facts

For Students 7th - 9th
Fun facts about the winter Olympics and a list of competitive categories.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Olympics: Science of the Sporting Life

For Students 9th - 10th
When the Winter Olympics begin we can study the science of sports: biomechanics, figure skating, high jumping, mental preparation, alcohol and athletes, sports doctors, staleness, and training in the ancient Olympics.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Other

Fox Sports: Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Winter Olympics: Non Standard Measurement

For Teachers 1st Standards
We are going for GOLD! Students will use different objects to measure the length achieved in different Olympic events.
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Other

Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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US Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Turin 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the Olympic games from Torin, 2006 includes information on the sports, the athletes, and news reports.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: 1988 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the 1988 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Calgary. Discusses the games, why Calgary was chosen and what occurred at the games.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Figure Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great introduction to one of the most-loved Winter Olympic sports, figure skating. Read a history of the sport and learn about the various figure skating events that take place during the Games. Also, check out a photo and...
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Other

Pocantico Hills School: Winter Olympics for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Originally created in 2001 by a fourth-grade class, "Winter Olympics for Kids" is updated every time the Winter Olympics comes around. View a very simple slideshow on the origins of the Winter Games, read about the events that takes...
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: The Science of the Olympic Winter Games

For Students 9th - 10th
A 16-part video series from the partnership of NBC and the National Science Foundation, on the "physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games." Exciting and engaging videos give new meaning to...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Vancouver 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official web site for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. There is information about the athletes, the games and the medals won.
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New York Times

New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...
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CBS

Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
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US Olympic Committee

Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
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Other

Pearson Education: Alpine Skiing

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson plans and links to educational resources on the Winter Olympic sport of alpine skiing.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Speed Skating

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the different speed skating events during the Winter Olympics, the clothing worn by competitors, and the track skaters race on in this presentation.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Snowboarding

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this colorful animation to learn about the sport of snowboarding in the Winter Olympics. Learn about the various snowboarding events (parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, and half-pipe) and the courses, competition, scoring,...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Nordic Combined

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Winter Olympics competition with ski-jumping and cross-country skiing. See how the skier's take-off, flight, and landing, and how the jump is scored. Also, learn about the various cross-country skiing styles.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ski Jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn how countries medaled in the ski jumping events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Includes links to articles on individual athletes and events.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Speed Skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Who were the big winners in the 2006 Winter Olympics speed skating competitions? Find out here.

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