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Cartoons for the Classroom: China, Tibet, and the Olympics

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Political tensions have surrounded the Olympics for centuries; take a look back at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with this political cartoon analysis worksheet. Background information gives learners context regarding Tibetan protests...
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Olympics (Grade 4)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research information about the current Olympic research. In this Olympic research lesson, students take a pre-test to determine their knowledge about the current Summer Olympics. They choose one of three areas to research and...
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The Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students will research the geography and designa route form Columbia SC to an olympic competition, then follow local news and current events to track team perfomance.
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The Olympic Games 2

For Students 4th - 7th
For this Olympic games worksheet, students utilize their research skills to locate which countries all the cities are in that have hosted the games.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: China, Tibet and the Olympics

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Olympics in China and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Olympic Field Day

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a "mock" Olympics. They participate in field day type events, and have ceremonies/traditions as if they were in the Olympic games. Such traditions are: torch lighting, flags, songs, the Olympic Oath, and the...
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Olympic Field Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a school-wide "Olympics" complete with opening and closing ceremonies, class competitions, medals and more. Activities can vary depending on age and physical abilities.
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Essential Kids

Australian History for Kids

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
When did Aboriginal tribes arrive in Australia? When were the Sydney Olympic Games hosted? Review some major events in Australian history with this timeline activity worksheet.
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Vaulting Into Olympic History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore history of the Olympics. They research and then create an 'Olympics Hall of Fame' for the classroom.
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Let the Games Begin

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze how the New York Times uses small feature stories to cover aspects of a major international event, such as the Olympics, before it actually occurs. They brainstorm their own ideas for short feature stories on the Olympics
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Budgeting and Travel

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students plan a trip to the Olympics.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students are given a worksheet describing the cost of necessities for their trip.  Students are given a balance and must purchase airline ticket,...
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Numbers as Words

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math and language arts worksheet, students read 24 questions and answer using words. Some questions are easy, some are unclear. Example: What number bus comes to college? How many shelves in the cupboard? How old is Wayne Rooney?
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Australia Word Search

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Australia word search worksheet, students locate and identify 12 Australia-related words listed in the word bank within the kangaroo-shaped word search puzzle.    
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Australia Word Unscramble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Australia word unscrambling instructional activity, students unscramble twelve words associated with Australia on the lines provided. Students check their answers when completed.
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Breaking News English: A New Prince for Denmark

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "A New Prince for Denmark," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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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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Powerhouse Museum: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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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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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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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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Sydney Olympics 2000: Men's Triathlon

For Students 9th - 10th
Australian entrants, Craig Walton (no. 21) and Miles Stewart (no. 22) receiving water from volunteers on the Sydney Opera House forecourt during competition in the Men's Triathlon on 17 September 2000 at the Sydney Olympics 2000.
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2000 Sydney Olympic Games Torch With Sydney Harbour Bridge, 23 March 1999

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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1996 Atlanta 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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Australian Boat Sailing, Soling Class, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 24 Sep 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.