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Read Works

Read Works: Game On

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the sports, athletes, and history of the International Children's Games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: May 28: Jim Thorpe

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biographical sketch of American athlete Jim Thorpe. Thorpe was a versatile athlete who is regarded as "the greatest American athlete of the first half of the twentieth century".
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Black Past

Black Past: Rudolph, Wilma

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia entry gives the high points of Wilma Rudolph's life and her success as an athlete.
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Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci: Bios: Nadia Comaneci

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of gymnast Nadia Comaneci, focusing on her athletic career and philanthropic work.
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Official Fina Website

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of FINA, the international governing body for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Ancient Olympia!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider "Live from Ancient Olympia!." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Curling

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on curling provides a history of the sport, as well as "basics of the game," information on the playing surface, players and equipment. Includes a "graphical depiction of a curling sheet," photographs of equipment and a lot...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Luge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the luge is organized into the following sections: "History," "Rules," "Artificial tracks," "Natural tracks," "Events," "Governing body," and "Champions." Includes several links to sources on luge teams from various...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Figure Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great resource for fans of figure skating and those wanting to know more about the technical aspects of the sport. Read about the equipment, jumps, spins, steps, and scoring system. Also, learn about the history of the sport,...
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Abc of Skiing: Ski Jumping: History, Disciplines, and Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the sport of ski jumping. This site has a detailed history of the sport and its development over the years, information on the different events, and details on the equipment used by ski jumpers.
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Jamestown S'klallam Tribe: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. Contains a good mix of history and current events for the tribe. Make sure to read out all the information in "History & Culture," which includes interesting facts about the...
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Ski Jumping Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site for ski jumping fans, or for anyone just learning about the sport. Find latest news, competition results, photos, a history of ski jumping, bios of competitors, and more.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Gertrude Ederle, First Woman to Swim the English Channel

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Gertrude Ederle.
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Other

Volleyball: General Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This volleyball site provides information on the characteristics of volleyball, its history, its rules, and the finer points of playing the game.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Greek Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lesson contains several activities. History - students understand the chronology of Greek history and can organize events and people into major categories to explain historical...
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Black Past

Black Past: Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief encyclopedia entry, you can read about Muhammad Ali, famous as a boxer, but, perhaps more so, as an ambassador of good will. There are links to other websites for more information.
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Sports Illustrated for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sports Illustrated for Kids, as its name implies, covers the world of sports from a youthful perspective. With a focus mainly on professional sports, content includes top news, fantasy sports, trivia, and other games.
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International Volleyball Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Volleyball Federation has a great deal of information in English on volleyball in Europe, including news about numerous international competitions, teams, beach and park volleyball and links to the volleyball...

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