A PBS clip focused on collecting sports memorabilia launches this research project lesson. Class members then read Dan Gutman’s Honus and Me in which Wagner’s baseball card is used to time travel. The lesson ends with researchers...

One of the best ways to make history relevant and engaging is to analyze current events before they become history! Check out these project guidelines for a current event research paper, outlining the major required sections of...

Students, in groups, develop a new sports team, design a multi-use stadium for the team, and promote a special event at the stadium.

Students examine relationship between population centers and sports teams, explore influence of weather on attendance, and research influence of geography, traffic flow and disposable income on site selection for sports stadiums.

Money motivates! Help young bankers understand how math plays a part in investing. Give learners math practice while instilling real-world financial literacy skills.

Students explore how to select among choices of variables and analyze the cost-benefit ratio of their short and long term planning in a team activity as they consider the planning and operation of a ski slope.

Students design a score sheet for use when watching a figure skating performance. They use spreadsheet software and research information obtained on the Internet to create their score sheets.

Students explore the history of basketball by reading and listening to a book entitled, "The Young Basketball Player." Afterwards, they create a trivia basketball game and write an interview for their favorite player. As a...

Learners examine Chinese culture and values. They research the teachings of Confucius, create posters, write short stories, and analyze the history of and present state of gang culture through research, discussion, and writing.

Middle schoolers discuss the meaning of the word, almanac and then decide which statistics about the World Series they think should be included in the almanac, browsing some websites to get some idea of what statistics are available....

For first-hand research experience, learners study the achievements of baseball hero, Babe Ruth. They gain a better understanding of the game, especially the role of a home run. They then use their research findings to create...

Middle schoolers consider the plight of those who walked the Trial of Tears. In this Indian Removal lesson plan, students compare statistics regarding Indian survival rates.

Students explore how "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio" remains one of America's most beloved sports heroes and a cultural icon of the twentieth century. In 1941 Joe DiMaggio set a major league record that still stands; he safely hit in 56...

Young scholars examine the artistic definition of "icon" and articulate its importance in the popular art of the border. They paint, draw, their favorite icon or design a new icon that represents an important aspect of border life.

Ninth graders explore the elements of culture and their role in a multicultural society.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders examine the concepts of diversity. 

The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...

CBSsports.com covers the latest news, events, and issues in the sports world. Coverage includes up-to-the-minute scoreboards and full coverage of games, both college and professional.

CBS SportsLine.com covers the latest news, events, and issues in men's professional basketball. Content includes the day's top stories, key dates to remember, rankings, coach profiles, injuries, statistics, and more.

CBS SportsLine.com covers the latest news, events, and issues in men's college basketball. Content includes the day's top stories, standings, schedules, statistics, team and player profiles, injuries, and more.

FOXSports covers all the basics regarding major league baseball such as up-to-date news, box scores and recaps of games, statistics, standings, and player bios.

Lists national polls, players of the week, standings and more.

The official website of the National Basketball Association (NBA) delivers the latest sports news, information, statistics, schedules and scores in men's basketball.