Did you know? The first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace. Dive deep into one of the most-watched sporting events of all time, from 3,000 years ago to today.
Gain a deeper understanding of how biographies help us learn about important people and their impact on the world.
Mirror the collaborative spirit of the Olympics as each “team” contributes unique knowledge to a shared goal.
Refine broad ideas about global unity and competition into focused discussions.
Build understanding of global diversity by analyzing images of athletes from different nations.
Support understanding of international and athletic terminology, connecting language learning to global citizenship.
Reflect on fairness, inclusion, and competition in sports.
Looking for ready-to-use tools to spark classroom discussion? These curated resources—videos, e-books, blogs, and quizzes—make it simple to dive into the global importance of the Olympic Games.
Try your luck at our Olympics-themed word search—the perfect activity for students to enjoy in the classroom or at home.
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, and the 2026 Winter Olympics are in Milano and Cortina, Italy. Discuss the significance of these and other host cities, and take a virtual tour of them.
Every modern Olympic Games starts with the Opening Ceremony—a celebration of athleticism and global unity. Take a look at the Paris 2024 Ceremony highlights; what is the importance of these performances?
Learn more about who competed in the last Summer Paralympics from this article published back then!
Examine the history of global efforts to expand the Games through the Paralympics and Special Olympics International Sports Program.
Flag football has opened the sport of football to everyone. And it’s scheduled to be at the next Olympics!
Explore the official Olympics site and select an athlete that sparks your interest. Take a look at their sport and their story. Then, answer the following questions:
As you watch the Olympics, you’ll root for the athletes, learn about other countries, and fall in love with the competitiveness, drama, and community of sports. But how well do you know the history of the Games?
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