New Kids in The Hall - Students assess the role of statistics in determining those athletes chosen to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. They work in small groups to calculate, chart, and graph various statistics for different Hall of Fame members.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 12 | Full Review >>

Simply the Best - Students determine whom they consider "the best" performer in a variety of entertainment industries and discuss how to accurately measure greatness. They create bar graphs comparing statistics of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds and the 1998 New York Yankee
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 12 | Full Review >>

Striking a Deal - Students explore the economic repercussions of a potential Major League Baseball strike. Then, through researching other labor strikes in American history, students consider the importance and impact of labor unions in United States history.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 12 | Full Review >>

Math on the Mound - Students explore mathematical applications of the current intra-city World Series. After learning how one school district is incorporating the World Series in its classrooms, students consider possible applications of the Series in their math curriculum.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 12 | Full Review >>

Diplomatic Field of Dreams: Investigating U.S.- Cuba Relations and Policy Changes in the Social Studies Classroom - Students explore past U.S.-Cuban relations, by researching key events in the past century and creating a class timeline, in order to evaluate restrictions in policy on Cuba and the potential for exhibition baseball games.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 12 | Full Review >>

Sports - Students obtain geographic information from the Internet.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 6 - 8 | Full Review >>

Baseball Research - Students, in groups, research different baseball teams. They in groups are assigned the following roles: 1. Recorders, 2. Reporter, 3. Gopher, 4. Driver
Overall Rating: | Grade: 4 | Full Review >>

Baseball Statistics - Students take an in depth examine baseball record breakers. They calculate statistics, not just for one year, but over whole careers, to compare some famous players and find who was the best all-time home run hitter.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 11 - 12 | Full Review >>

Jackie Steals Home - 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.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 9 - 12 | Full Review >>

Sports Franchises: The Demographic Dimension - Students examine how U.S. population patterns have changed over time. Using the growth of major league baseball to illustrate these patterns, students create maps, examine regional migration patterns, and make predictions for the future.
Overall Rating: | Grades: 4 - 12 | Full Review >>