Winter 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/winter-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 year of first official winter games?1924
2. What is the initial sports in 1924?Bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, skating, ski jumping
3. When and where did the first Winter Olympics start?The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
4. What sports are played at the Winter Olympics?Sports include bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, Nordic skiing (cross-country and ski jumping), figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, skeleton, and luge.

Nordic Skiing: A category of skiing including cross-country skiing and ski jumping, emphasizing endurance and power.
Sliding Sports: Disciplines like bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton where athletes race down an icy track in a sled.
Sustainability in Sports: Practices aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of sporting events and infrastructure.