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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: How Did the Olympic Games Begin?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Take a look at the ancient Olympics and learn about some of the sporting events at the games. There is a virtual tour of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Ancient Origins of the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Armand D'Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics. [3:20]
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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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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ancient Greek Olympics

For Students 2nd - 7th
Teaches about the origins of the Greek Olympic games and their evolution to become a significant cultural phenomenon in ancient Greece.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A short essay that describes what the ancient Olympic games were like.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Spitz Lived Up to Enormous Expectations

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an article tracing the swimmer's path to multiple Olympic gold medal. Also details the tragic events of the '72 Games.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Sparta

For Students 6th - 8th
This site by Lin and Don Donn describes what life in Sparta was like and how it differed from other Greek city-states. This page helps you imagine yourself as a Spartan going to the Olympian games to cheer on your team.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....

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