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19th Century Sports Lesson Plans
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Learners investigate the early 19th century and the life and leisure of that time. Groups research the history of either boxing or dancing and create visual displays explaining leisure activities of the 19th century. Groups share their information with their classmates.
Students use video and the Internet to research the life of Nellie Bly, a famous female reporter from the 19th century. They research a writer and present their information to the class in the style of a news reporter.
Learners independently select one leisure activity that was popular in the 19th century and become an 'expert' in this activity. They research and compile data on their chosen activity to develop an end product of a speech, a portfolio (electronic or paper), or a display, complete with posters and memorabilia.
Fifth graders discuss the history of sports in Iowa. In this sports lesson, 5th graders write a friendly sports letter and a how to directional writing. They write five entries in their journal from the point of view of a piece of sports equipment.
Students take a closer look at the events and people who made news at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. In this research skill lesson, students use the provided rubric to select the events and people they must research to create newspapers for the historical era.
Young scholars listen to a lecture on some of the differences between lifestyles of 19th century boys and 19th century girls. They write a letter from the point of view of one of Robert E. Lee's students commenting on their summertime activities.
Students use the internet and other sources to investigate the beginning of their favorite sport. They create a PowerPoint presentation, video or other means of media to explore the history of the sport, demonstrate how the game is played, and discuss the rules. Students share their information with the class.
Fifth graders examine Native American cultures. In this diversity instructional activity, 5th graders prepare oral reports based on the research they conduct regarding Native American clothing, holidays, and sports.
Students use primary source documents to study the working conditions of U.S. laborers at the end of the 19th century. They consider the rationale for organized labor unions. They write a newspaper editorial showcasing their research.
Students evaluate a video about Nellie Bly, a famous reporter from the 19th century. They consider what makes a high-interest news article, write an essay in pairs and present it a literary tea.
