Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Curling
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Luge
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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International Volleyball Federation
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...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Exploring Disability Using Multimedia and B D a Reading Strategy
History takes on new dimensions in this interactive multimedia lesson that emphasizes the B-D-A (before-during-after reading) approach to research as students investigate the experiences of people with disabilities since the early 1800s.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change. Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Figure Skating
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,...
Other
Abc of Skiing: Ski Jumping: History, Disciplines, and Equipment
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.
University of Oxford (UK)
Oxford University: Faq: Physics of Rowing
From the Department of Atmospheric Physics at Oxford University, this page gives a scientific look at the techniques involved in the activity of rowing. Discusses the concepts of propulsion, resistance, kinetic energy, and much more...
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Jamestown S'klallam Tribe: Homepage
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...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating
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...
Other
Volleyball: General Information
This volleyball site provides information on the characteristics of volleyball, its history, its rules, and the finer points of playing the game.
USA Today
Usa Today: Sports
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
US Olympic Committee
United States Racquetball Association
The official site for up-to-date news and information on racquetball in the U.S. Contains a racquetball rulebook.
Other
Foundation of Hellenic World: From Ancient Olympia to Athens of 1896
History timeline with informational text begins with Ancient Olympia and takes viewers on a journey through the Minoans and Myceneans, Homer and the Polis to Athens of 1896.
Other
Generations United: Grand Successes: Stories of Lives Well Raised [Pdf]
Read personal stories of grandparents and the grandchildren who had positive upbringings with them. Includes stories about well-known people, e.g., actor Jamie Foxx, Olympic athlete Felix Sanchez, and Barack Obama. The stories are...
CNN
Cnn: Brazil's Senate Ousts Dilma Rousseff in Impeachment Vote
Weeks following the Rio Olympics and a few months after being suspended, Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff is found guilty of breaking budgetary laws and officially removed from office permanently. Get the full story. [2:26]
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: For Those Back Home
Students review information learned during the past five lessons and activities of the Introduction to Engineering unit. Working in teams, they create flyers and short quizzes about various types of engineering to share with the class...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With Ti Navigator: Exploring Linear Model
This lesson introduces students' to Activity Center. In this activity, students will explore data on Women's Olympic 400 Meter Freestyle Swimming records. Concepts of domain and range will be investigated in the context of this problem...
Other
Ballparks: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Includes facts and information about the fascinating and historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, host of two summer Olympics.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Half Time
What could the half-time scores have been in these Olympic hockey matches? This activity encourages systematic working and discussion, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stages 1 and 2.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Alice Coachman
Biographical overview of the life and career of Olympic gold medalist Alice Coachman.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Angle of Shot
At what angle should you release the shot to break Olympic records? This activity gives students the opportunity to investigate projectile motion in a real-life context, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and 12).
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Alternative Record Books
Take a look at the amazing limits that athletes push themselves to in search of Olympic glory. Which events see the fastest speeds, furthest distances and highest forces? This activity challenges students to undertake some research,...
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