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More Olympic Games Resources for Social Studies (29 resources)

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...

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