Olympic Minerals
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The Olympics as we know them could not exist if we didn't have minerals!
Minerals are used to make everything from the starting blocks to the medals, from the sports equipment to the venues, from the torch to the timing devices.
The
Olympic Minerals website is a great tool for information and activities that has been designed to allow students to learn about the science and technology behing the Olympics. The activities use minerals as a focus and are great for classroom use.
The Olympic Minerals website covers topics such as,
- Medals
- Torch
- Athletics
- Cycling
- Sailing
> Visit the Olympic Minerals website
