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CNN

Cnn: 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Fast Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some interesting facts about this Russian city, host of 2014 winter Olympics.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Other

Fox Sports: Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
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Other

Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results

For Students 9th - 10th
Powered by up-to-date news from NBC sports, this website not only tracks events, profiles athletes, and shares behind-the-scenes commentary during the Olympic Games, but also offers a look pre- and post-Games happenings: trials,...
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US Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the United States Olympic Committee. Content ranges from full biographies of top Olympic athletes to detailed overviews of Olympic sports to the latest Olympic news, and so much more.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Turin 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the Olympic games from Torin, 2006 includes information on the sports, the athletes, and news reports.
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Other

Pocantico Hills School: Winter Olympics for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Originally created in 2001 by a fourth-grade class, "Winter Olympics for Kids" is updated every time the Winter Olympics comes around. View a very simple slideshow on the origins of the Winter Games, read about the events that takes...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Vancouver 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official web site for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. There is information about the athletes, the games and the medals won.
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New York Times

New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...
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CBS

Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
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US Olympic Committee

Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Speed Skating

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the different speed skating events during the Winter Olympics, the clothing worn by competitors, and the track skaters race on in this presentation.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Snowboarding

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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,...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Nordic Combined

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Winter Olympics competition with ski-jumping and cross-country skiing. See how the skier's take-off, flight, and landing, and how the jump is scored. Also, learn about the various cross-country skiing styles.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ski Jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn how countries medaled in the ski jumping events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Includes links to articles on individual athletes and events.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Speed Skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Who were the big winners in the 2006 Winter Olympics speed skating competitions? Find out here.
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CNN

Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.
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Curated OER

Winter Olympics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Alpine Skiing

For Students 9th - 10th
The Special Olympics provides information on alpine skiing and a coaching guide.
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Curated OER

Winter Olympics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Read Works

Read Works: Let the Games Begin!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the sports in the Winter Olympics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Olympic Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a list of 30 words pertaining to Olympic Sports. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Winter and Summer Olympics (337 words) and the results of a survey of the most...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Olympics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is The Olympics.

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