The Winter Olympics
| Going for the Gold | Download this printable exercise in reading, comprehension, and writing to compliment your study on the Olympics. The focus begins with American phenomenon Jesse Owens; students will consider how this sports hero overcame many stereotypes and obstacles to set three world track records in one memorable day. |
| Ancient Olympic Events | The Perseus Project offers students a look into past Olympic events. Let them create a comparison chart with modern day and ancient games, citing simlarities and differences. |
| How the Games Began | Several unique writing exercises allow students to develop their own, "Did You Know?" scenario for any aspect of the Olympic Games. |
| Brain Pop Olympics | Here is an on-line movie on the history of the Olympics, especially suitable for younger grades. After viewing the movie, let your students complete the interactive Olympic quiz--give both options time to download. |
| Winter Olympics 2002 | Official site of the Salt Lake City Olympic Games |
| Enchanted Learning | Information, puzzles, coloring pages, etc. |
| Olympics 2002 | The Education site for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games |
| Winter Olympics for Kids | Developed by Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, NY |
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Activities
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| Word Search | Olympics Vocabulary | Olympics Unscramble |
| Olympic Coloring Page | Olympic Math | Maps |
| Olympic Trivia | Go for the Gold! | Olympic Torch Relay |