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Resources to teach middle and high schoolers about the Winter Olympics

Resources to teach middle and high schoolers about the WInter Olympics

This is not a very long or extensive list of Winter Olympic Resources – I always find those rather overwhelming. Instead, this is a shorter list of resources we think are particularly good. And these specifically are resources to teach middle and high schoolers about the Winter Olympics, though some might be enjoyable for younger students as well.

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1. Winter Olympics Bingo

This is our own resource and is a fun way for the whole family to learn a little geography as you watch the Winter Olympics. The resource is a pdf to download that has 8 different bingo boards each with 25 things to watch for that you might find at the Winter Olympics. Some things you need to find are just for fun, but many are designed to teach some geography. Grab some counters (pennies work well) and play!

2. Science of the Winter Olympic Games

Short videos explain the physics behind the bobsled race, ice-skating, ski jumping and more. If your children have questions about how things are happening and you can’t answer them – this is the resource for you! These videos are a great way to relate physics to the real world.

3. Fanschool Olympic Challenge

Fanschool has a free contest that anyone can enter – before the Opening Ceremony finishes. You get to predict which countries will be most in the news and which will win the most medals. I did it already and it doesn’t take long – though if you stop and research it will take more time. You could challenge everyone in your family, homeschool group etc and see who does the best.

4. Interactive ski jumping webpage

This website takes you along for the ride – or in this case, the jump. You travel alongside the athlete – and everything that is happening is explained really well. It’s hard to explain – just go take a look!

5. Music of the Olympics Lesson

This 15 minute lesson introduces students to music they can expect to hear during the Olympics. They can listen to the music and learn some of the story behind it.


Do you know of any other good Winter Olympic resources for middle and high schoolers? Please share in the comments.

Resources to teach the winter olympics

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Meryl van der Merwe

Meryl homeschooled her 4 children and during that time started teaching at the local homeschool co-op. She still teaches there - as well as online at FundaFunda Academy. In addition, she coaches homeschool Science Olympiad and Quiz Bowl teams and an inner-city First Lego League team. In her spare time she loves reading and traveling.
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