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- 9th - 12th
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Students read articles relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball. This leads to a deeper exploration of racism in the United States. They use a variety of worksheets imbedded in this plan to study this era. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read two documents relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball. This leads to a deeper exploration of racism in the United States, both in and out of sports. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the life of Jackie Robinson and how he opened the door for other African American athletes. They identify how one person can make a difference by their actions. They write about the responsiblity of citizens to end the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role Jackie Robinson played in breaking down the color barriers in major-league baseball. They write short biographies of athletes focusing on one incident in their lives, and essays that discuss the role of sports in society. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine the role Jackie Robinson played in breaking down the color barriers in major-league baseball. They write about someone who has shown similar courage, and discuss the relationship between sports and social change. Full Review »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students analyze the life of Jackie Robinson and determine which characteristics contributed to his success as the baseball player who broke the color barrier and as a political activist. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students describe contributions made by Jackie Robinson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in viewing The National Pastime, a film about Jackie Robinson's life. They discuss how Robinson was a hero and how they can learn from him. They work in groups using a graphic organizer to analyze Jackie Robinson traits and accomplishments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a worksheet and study key vocabulary while researching the biography of Jackie Robinson and the Civil Rights Movement. They chose another Civil Rights leader to investigate and present to the rest of the class before participating in a full class discussion. Full Review »
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- 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 »