TeachersFirst's Olympics Resources
Winter or summer, the Olympics provide teaching opportunities across the curriculum for students of all ages. Browse these options for curriculum connections to light the Olympic flame in your classroom.
Explore all of our resources related to the Olympics.

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Archaeology's Ancient Olympics Guide - Archaeological Institute of America
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): greece (28), greek (31), greeks (31), olympics (41), sports (81)
In the Classroom
Use this site for a jigsaw activity on the culture importance of the festival of Olympia in ancient Greek society. Learn how to have a jigsaw activity at Jigsaw Classroom. Have students work with partners and read the interviews about Beijing.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936 - Smithsonian Holocaust Museum
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): german (47), germany (26), olympics (41), world war 2 (160)
In the Classroom
Use this site to spark a discussion and study of the role of the Olympics in politics and foreign policy (especially during an Olympic year as an extension of your study of current events). You may want to share some of the video clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Why not have a class debate about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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