Figure skating at the Olympic Games

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/figure-skating-at-the-olympic-games

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of medal events?Five: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Pair Skating, Ice Dance, and Team Event
2. What is the governing body?International Skating Union (ISU)
3. What is figure skating at the Olympics?Figure skating is a sport where athletes glide on ice, doing jumps and spins. It first appeared in the 1908 Summer Olympics and has been part of every Winter Olympics since 1924.
4. Why was ice dance added in 1976?Ice dance was added in 1976 to highlight beautiful footwork, music, and teamwork, rather than just big jumps.

Grade of Execution (GOE): A score awarded by judges for the quality of an executed skating element, ranging from -5 to +5.
Program Component Score (PCS): Evaluates the artistic and performance aspects of a skater's routine, including skating skills and interpretation.
International Skating Union (ISU): The international federation recognized by the IOC as the governing body for ice skating sports.