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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students keep track of the number of tosses it takes them to reach each base, and encourage team members and recognize their successes. They measure distances and figure averages and explore the physics of the Frisbee . Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students learn the concepts behind fractions, decimals, and percents by using sports statistics found on baseball cards. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students reflect on a short story that describes how students used baseball cards in the 1930s; interpret the implications of Honus Wagner and his decision to withdraw his baseball card from sales in 1910; and write a persuasive article. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the history of the Negro Leagues. They read personal interviews with former players to explore segregation and to appreciate the passion these players had for the game of baseball. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students read "Casey at the Bat" and then use individual player statistics (found through internet research)to determine if their players could be considered baseball "heroes". They must justify their choices for "hero" by creating spreadsheets and graph Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate African-American baseball players from the early 20th century. They read an article, answer discussion questions, write a journal entry, and create a poster-size baseball card for an athlete. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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students research a chosen scientist and create a PowerPoint about their scientist. They create baseball type cards with a picture of the scientist on one side and important facts about the scientist on the other. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s - 1960s in American Memory. A close reading of two documents relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball leads to a deeper exploration of racism in the United States, both in and out of sports. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 6th
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Students complete an anticipatory activity in which they identify famous African Americans. They read a news article about how Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the game of baseball and how the anniversary of this event will be commemorated. They complete vocabulary and comprehension activities in which they recall important details. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the history of baseball in Brooklyn. They read a shared reading about the history of baseball in Brooklyn and respond to an archival picture of an early baseball game. They write two "teacher questions" for the class to answer an summarize reading in a short paragraph. Full Review »
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