Write a Letter to Jesse Owens Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write...		What Are the Modern Olympics? Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.
Muhammad Ali A brief article about Muhammad Ali.		Australia Basic information about the geography, government, and history of Australia.
Jesse Owens Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.		Modern Olympic Symbols & Traditions Learn about the traditions and symbols of the Olympic Games. The motto, the torch, the anthem,...
Going for the Gold Students write an opinion essay on whether athletic excellence is something you are born with...		Olympics and Politics Use this chart to learn how politics have affected and influenced the Olympics.
Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympics.		Civil Disobedience at the 1968 Olympics Track-and-field medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos left an indelible mark on Olympic...
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.		Louganis' Headache An account of Greg Louganis' diving accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.
Australia Poster Students create a poster about Australia using fact sheets and a map.		La Gazella Wilma Rudolph Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, African American track star and three-time gold...
Reading Warm-Up 31 for Gr. 1 & 2: Biography In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Michelle Kwan and answer...		Munich Massacre An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens, Greece.		Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.
1936 Summer Olympics Background Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to...		Profiles of Olympic Athletes Find links to profiles of diver Greg Louganis, protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, swimmer...