Winter Sports Teaching Resources :: 169

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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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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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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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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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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Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Snowboarder

For Students 9th - 10th

Illustration of a snowboarder.

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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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Curated OER

Olympic Figure Skating: A Sport on Thin Ice

For Students 9th - 10th

This 2002 article overviews the "figure-skating fiasco at the Winter Games," namely the controvery surrounding the judging of the pairs figure skating event.

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Images Canada: Picturing Canadian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th

This site contains images of Canadian events, people, places and things. Search for images as well for more pictures on Canadian culture at this site.

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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: 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: 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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Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Cross Country Skier

For Students 9th - 10th

Labeled diagram of the equipment used by a cross-country skier.

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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th

This detailed article includes a history of speed skating, information on rules, different tracks and competitions, and links form more information. A good starting point for students researching this Winter Olympics sport.

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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ice Skater Dorothy Hamill

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Cartoon representation of figure skater Dorothy Hamill.

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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nordic Combined

For Students 9th - 10th

Read about the history, events, and equipment associated with Nordic Combined, a Winter Olympics sport. This brief encyclopedia article is a good introduction to the sport and includes links for more research and detailed information.

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Curated OER

Luge Start

For Students 9th - 10th

This site is an introduction to the luge events at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. However, it is also a good source for general information on the sport's history, equipment and medalists from previous years.

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