Cold Gold Reading Book
Cold Gold
Winter Games Research Book
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Speed on Ice
Page 1
Bobsled
Bobsled is like racing down a giant ice slide in a rocket! Teams of two or four people sit in a heavy sled. They run and push the sled as fast as they can to start. Then, they jump in and steer through curvy turns. They can go over 90 miles per hour!
How do bobsled teams start their race?
Luge
In the luge, athletes lie down on their backs on a tiny sled. They go feet-first down the same ice track as bobsleds. They use their calf muscles to steer the sled. It is one of the most dangerous sports because they have very little protection!
What part of their body do luge athletes use to steer?
Racing the Clock
Page 2
Speed Skating
Speed skaters are like sprinters on ice. They wear long, thin blades on their skates to help them glide. They lean low to the ground to stay fast. Some races are short sprints, while others are long distances that take a lot of energy!
Why do speed skaters wear long, thin blades?
Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing is also called "downhill skiing." Skiers race down a snowy mountain through gates. If they miss a gate, they are out! They must be very brave to go fast and stay in control on the slippery snow.
What happens if a skier misses a gate?
Team Spirit
Page 3
Ice Hockey
Hockey is a fast team sport played on ice. Players use sticks to hit a rubber puck into the other team's goal. They wear lots of pads and helmets to stay safe. It is very exciting because the puck moves so fast!
What do hockey players hit with their sticks?
Curling
Curling is like bowling on ice, but with big heavy stones! Players slide a stone toward a target called the "house." Other teammates use brooms to sweep the ice. This helps the stone move farther or change direction.
What is the target in curling called?
Skill and Style
Page 4
Figure Skating
Figure skating is like dancing on ice. Skaters perform jumps, spins, and beautiful moves to music. Judges give them points for how hard their tricks are and how well they dance. They wear beautiful costumes and sharp skates.
Who decides how many points a skater gets?
Snowboarding
Snowboarders ride one board with both feet attached. They go down snowy hills or in a "halfpipe" to do flips and tricks in the air. It is a very cool and modern sport that requires great balance!
How many boards does a snowboarder use?
The Greats
Page 5
Cross-country Skiing
This sport is like hiking but on skis! Athletes glide across flat ground and up hills through forests and fields. It takes a lot of strength and breath. It is one of the oldest winter sports in the world.
Is cross-country skiing done on mountains or flat ground?
Shaun White
Shaun White is a famous American snowboarder. He is known as "The Flying Tomato" because of his bright red hair. He won three gold medals in the halfpipe! He helped make snowboarding popular all over the world.
What was Shaun White's nickname?
Legends of Ice and Snow
Page 6
Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno is a record-breaking speed skater. He won eight Olympic medals! He was famous for his speed and for wearing a soul patch on his chin. He always stayed focused and never gave up, even when he fell.
How many Olympic medals did Apolo Ohno win?
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn is one of the best alpine skiers ever. She won many world championships and a gold medal. Even when she got hurt, she worked hard to come back and race again. She is a hero to many young skiers.
What sport did Lindsey Vonn play?
Medal Moment Report Template
Medal Moment
Winter Sport Report
NAME:
DATE:
My Chosen Sport
Gear & Equipment
What do athletes need for this sport? Draw and label one item.
Where is it played?
On Ice
On Snow
Amazing Fact
Write one thing you learned that surprised you!
Star Profile
Winter Athlete Study
Page 2
Athlete Name
Olympic Spirit
Color the trait that describes this athlete best!
BRAVE
FAST
TEAM PLAYER
STRONG
Medal Count
Describe one of their biggest wins or a special award they received.
Portrait of a Champion
Draw your athlete here!
My Future
Winter Games Dreams
Page 3
Go for the Gold!
If you were in the Winter Olympics, which sport would you play? Why?
Official Research Report Complete
Olympic Organizer Teacher Guide
Research Teacher Guide
Winter Games Project
Learning Objectives
- Identify key details in informational texts.
- Distinguish between different winter sports and athletes.
- Organize research into a structured report.
Suggested Pacing
Day 1-2: Read & Respond (Booklet)
Day 3: Sport Selection & Drafting
Day 4: Athlete Selection & Drafting
Day 5: Final Report & Sharing
Implementation Tips
Pre-Reading
Watch a short "Winter Games Highlights" video to build excitement and background knowledge of what the sports look like in motion.
Scaffolding
Encourage students to highlight "key words" (gear, location, athlete nicknames) in the reading book before starting the report.
Extension
Have students create a physical medal for their chosen athlete or design a "team uniform" for their own Olympic dream.
Discussion Starters
"Which sport looked the most difficult? Why?"
"Why do you think the Olympics have tanto many different team and individual sports?"
"What traits do Lindsey Vonn, Apolo Ohno, and Shaun White all have in common?"
"How does safety gear (helmets/pads) change depending on the sport?"
Project Rubric
Grades 1-2
| Category | 3 - Gold | 2 - Silver | 1 - Bronze |
|---|
| Accuracy | All facts about sport/athlete are correctly cited from the text. | Most facts are correct; some minor details missing or confused. | Facts are inaccurate or not related to the text provided. |
| Completeness | All drawing and writing spaces in the report are finished. | Most spaces are finished; one section might be incomplete. | Multiple sections are left blank or incomplete. |
| Illustration | Drawings are detailed, labeled, and clearly represent the topic. | Drawings are recognizable but missing labels or detail. | Drawings are hard to identify or irrelevant to the topic. |
| Writing | Complete sentences are used; ideas are clear and logical. | Partial sentences or phrases; ideas are mostly clear. | Single words used; ideas are difficult to follow. |
Teacher Notes:
Final Medal Status
