Attracting the right mate is as important for humans as any other species. An interesting lesson teaches individuals about several strategies that animals and plants have adapted to attract their mates. From colorful nests to powerful...

This is a thorough resource on the luge. Read news associated with the sport, check out information on events, rules, and tracks, and more. Introduce yourself to the history of the luge and get to know the sport's current athletes.

Learn about kayaking and canoeing in the Summer Olympics. See what the measurements of the boats are, the types of equipment used by competitors, and how the sports are scored. This presentation provides a simple overview of the...

Colorful animations show the different types of strokes swimmers do in competitions, like the Summer Olympics. Learn about the length of the swimming pool, how swimmers make turns, what swimmers wear while competing, and more.

Check out colorful drawings and animations that inform you about the diving competition at the Summer Olympics. Learn about the size and height of diving boards, the phases of a dive (departure position, take off, dive, entry) and six...

View a presentation on the rules, judging, techniques and equipment of fencing, a Summer Olympic Sport. See animations of the various "assault" moves and more.

Did you know that on January 1, 1999, the trampoline became an official Olympic discipline? Learn about this exciting new event on the Olympic Committee's home page. It's history, the necessary equipment, images, and a wonderful...

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,...

Learn about the track and field events that take place during the Summer Olympics competition: races, jumps, throws, and combined events. Using colorful drawings and animations, this site provides a good introduction to the various...

Learn about the rowing lanes, the two types of boats, the coxswain and more. This presentation shows how a rowing competition starts and ends, and what kind of moves are involved through colorful animations.