Click Begin Reading Athletes’ Stories.
When you reach the end of each page, click Take Me to the Next Story! to read about the next athlete.
Based upon what you have learned, which athlete would you have rooted for at the ancient Olympics? Why?
Read the information about the Olympic Games in ancient Greece.
As you read, think of how the ancient Games were different from the modern Olympic Games.
Click on the Sports and News pull-down menu.
Select an unfamiliar sport. Click on General Info near the top of the page.
Does this sport sound interesting to you? Does it remind you of any other sports you already know? Which one?
Allow time for the time line to load.
Read the highlights of the Winter games.
Click one of the years or one of the featured athletes to find out more.
Why is there a gap in the games between 1936 and 1948?
Read the introduction. Scroll down to see pictures of Nelson Mandela.
Click The village of Qunu and read about Nelson Mandela's childhood.
Click the back arrow.
Under FREEDOM, click It was during those long and lonely years. Read about Nelson Mandela's victory speech.
Click Helen Keller: An Overview. Then click The Life of Helen Keller.
Read about Helen Keller's struggles and accomplishments. Then click the back button.
Click and read Annie Sullivan Macy
To see pictures of Helen Keller, as well as Anne Sullivan, return to the main page and click The Helen Keller Photograph Collection.
