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Take Me Back to the Ball Game!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of sports in American society, analyzing both positive outcomes and its exclusive nature. They reflect on how the lessons that they participate in as students may carry with them into their adult lives.
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Undokai - Japanese Games

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students are introduced to several traditional Japanese sports and games. Students organize an 'Undokai' - a sports day in which they compete in teams.
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Nim: A Game Played All Over the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a European subtraction game. In this subtraction lesson, students use pebbles to demonstrate different subtraction strategies. The students use a deduction strategy to be the first one left with no pebbles.
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Hybrid Sport

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice playing a net sport similiar to volleyball. They work together to score more points than the other team. They make suggestions about who to change the game as well.
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A Great Sport

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and make a presentation about a sport of their choice. The sport must be part of the Olympic Games. They, in groups, make presentations to the class about their chosen sport.
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Sport Dictation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this sport dictation worksheet, students take dictation concerning various sports terms and their definitions.
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Sporting Fever

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about the values that are represented by sports teams. They write a paper about the connection between sports and social values. They share their responses with the class.
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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Sports Museum

Boston vs Bullies: Facilitator's Guide

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Score a big win for your school's environment with top-notch bullying prevention resources! The downloadable materials feature prominent sports figures from the Boston area talking about their experiences with bullying. Appropriate for...
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Council for Economic Education

Specialization and the Decathlon

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Michael Phelps, the economist? Scholars research the economic advantages of specializing in one kind of service, and how it relates to athletes doing the same in their respective sports. They evaluate absolute advantage, production, and...
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Smithsonian Institution

Black Diamond

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Score a home run with this packet of information on the very first player of the Negro League to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — cultural groundbreaker and sports legend Satchel Paige. These worksheets include a...
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Human Body Series - Respiratory System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Elementary schoolers play a respiratory relay toss in order to take in the respiratory system! They also create their own question cards based on several kid-friendly online articles about breathing and the health of the lungs. They use...
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Perkins School for the Blind

Baseball

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Baseball is an American pastime, super fun to play, and can be made accessible to learners with visual impairments. Instead of taking to the ball field, your class can learn the rules of the game by playing a small three-dimensional...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Sportsmanship: Grades 9-12

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The increasing number of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, red cards, and ejections from games points out the need for activities that help young people recognize behaviors that exemplify good sportsmanship. For homework, class members...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

All Together Now: Challenge Activities (Theme 1)

For Teachers 1st Standards
For scholars who need a challenge in the classroom, here is a unit for you. Learners explore topics such as animals, sports, helpers at home, the past, and funny things that have happened in their lives. Youngsters also engage...
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Dodgeball: The 4-Week Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
There's more to this game than just dodging! Here you'll find loads of activities and practice exercises for teaching your young athletes a variety of overarm/underarm throws, catches, dodges, and tactics.
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The Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the history of the Olympics and the various countries that have hosted the games. They obtain information about some of the sports featured in the Olympics. Students then create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
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The Name of the Game

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the cultural significance of various sports from around the world. They then teach their classmates about these sports by participating in a Global SportsFest as both instructors and players.
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And the Winner Is...

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read the sports section of the daily newspaper to find daily totals of what countries have won medals and find articles to keep in their journal (notebook) on the different events and athletes. They then create a spreadsheet to...
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Live from Ancient Olympia!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study online resources to examine the ancient Olympic Games and athletes. They investigate the qualities of ancient Olympic athletes and role interviews with the athletes.
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Entertainment During the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What do people do for fun around here? Explore colonial period games, toys, and life with a look at entertainment during the American Revolution. Discover the games, sports, and songs that were popular during the time of the Revolution.
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Towson University

The Crucial Concentration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Which sports drink provides the best pick-me-up after the big game or grueling workout? It may not be the one you'd think! Food science is the focus in a surprising lab activity. Pupils use colorimetry to determine the amount of protein,...
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Safe Teens

Teen Game Plan

For Students 7th - 12th
Don't let the teenagers in your class begin their life without a plan. A brief but inclusive booklet takes high schoolers thorough various aspects of their lives, including financial literacy, vaccinations, and sexual health, and lets...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Identifying Strengths

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A game of Jeopardy helps participants identify their strengths and those of their classmates. Players use five index cards to identify their strengths in five categories (Sports & Fitness, Arts & Music, Friends & Family,...

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