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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Olympics

For Teachers 6th
A comprehensive learning module on the significance of the Olympics that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of July 25th 2016: 10 Arrested, Accused of Making Attack on Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Women in the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of women in the Olympics with this interactive timeline.
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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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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Football

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information and a coaching guide on soccer at the Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Artistic Gymnastics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on Artistic Gymnastics and a coaching guide.
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Badminton

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on Badminton and a coaching guide.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

2004 Athens Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

2008 Chinese Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Features many fascinating facts and images of the National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is centered around an Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt designed to give learners an opportunity to learn about the history of the Olympic games and to generate interest in the modern Olympic games. Students are...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 30: 1932 Olympics & Henry Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting pieces about the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and about Henry Ford and his impact on society. Includes great photos of early athletes and automobiles.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936

For Students 9th - 10th
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Basketball

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on Basketball and a coaching guide.
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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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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Olympic Bids

For Students 9th - 10th
Whistler,B.C. ..host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! This exhibit follows the history of Whistler and recognizes how previous unsuccessful Olympic bids worked to create this present day world tourist locale.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Olympic National Park: Temperate Rain Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the temperate rain forest of the Olympic National Forest. Click on topics on the left to find out about the plants and animals in a temperate rain forest.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Olympic Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The activity begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the activity include brainstorming and...
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Floor Hockey

For Students 9th - 10th
Page from the Special Olympics site provides information and coaching resources on Floor Hockey.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66

For Students 9th - 10th
This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Tenley Albright, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Other

Usa Swimming: History: Swimming From the Beginning

For Students 9th - 10th
This document provides a history of swimming. Content discussed includes the origins of the crawl, dog stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke, how the American Indians influenced the art of swimming, the first swimming competitions, the...
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Tufts University

Perseus: The Greek City States and Religious Festivals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.

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