Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides this site as a companion to the film, "Baseball." Enjoy "The Wisdom of Yogi Berra," vintage pictures of players, video clips, and more on America's pastime.
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Baseball, Race, and Ethnicity: Rounding the Bases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary documents as resources, young scholars examine the connection between America's favorite pastime, baseball, and race.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yokuts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yokuts. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, and much more.