Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
MLB Advanced Media
Baltimore Orioles Official Site
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Activist
Through two primary source activities and a short video, students will understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Cincinnati Reds
This is the official Cincinnati Reds homepage from the ESPN.com website. The site has statistics, standings, schedules, and much more.
MLB Advanced Media
Boston Red Sox: Official Site
This is the official site of the Boston Red Sox. This site features schedules, stats, and the latest breaking news.
MLB Advanced Media
The Official Site of the Angels: Home Page
Features players, schedule, tickets, merchandise, history, stats, and more.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Houston Astros
ESPN offers current information on the Houston Astros. Find out stats and see pictures of the players.
Curated OER
Baseball Player Jackie Robinson
Listen to Jackie Robinson in his own words discuss his fight against prejudice in Major League Baseball. In 1947, he became the first professional black baseball player in history. This audio presentation presents his views on...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: It's Outta Here!
This activity uses the graphing calculator and the CBR(tm) to determine how far a baseball will travel and if it would be a homerun at a Major League baseball game. This activity uses differential equations to determine the distance...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Was Babe Ruth Under Paid?
This lesson demonstrates a method for teaching students about inflation and the Consumer Price Index, using baseball players' salaries for purposes of illustration. Babe Ruth's salary from 1931 is adjusted to account for changes in the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Frank Robinson
Read about the life and career of Frank Robinson, an American professional baseball player who became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jackie Robinson
Kids learn about the biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. He was a Hall of Fame player for the Brooklyn Dodgers who wore number 42.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Paige Never Looked Back
Highlights of the legendary career of the Negro League star who became a famous Major League pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. From ESPN.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Gehrig Legacy One of Irony
Although he had a record setting baseball career, Lou Gehrig is most remembered for a speech he gave at Yankee Stadium after learning he had a career ending disease, ALS, which is now referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About Babe Ruth
Baseball's biggest icon once served jail time and spent most of his life believing he was a year older than he really was. Known by many nicknames including the "Sultan of Swat," the "Behemoth of Bust" and the "Great Bambino," Babe Ruth...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Musial Was Gentleman Killer
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.
Black Past
Black Past: Aaron, Henry Louis "Hank"
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about the career of Hank Aaron who broke the home run record of Babe Ruth. There are links to websites that will give you more information.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Beyond the Playing Field: Jackie Robinson
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides several primary source documents pertaining to Jackie Robinson's period of civil rights advocacy, as well as corresponding lesson plans.