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Ducksters

Ducksters: Professional Tennis for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about professional tennis. The history of the sport as well as fun facts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Roger Federer: Professional Tennis Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about Roger Federer and his amazing career as the best male tennis player of the decade.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Williams Sisters: Serena and Venus Tennis Stars

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennis: Learn All About the Sport of Tennis

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis game strategy, gameplay, rules, and terms. How the game of tennis is played.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis

For Students 10th - 12th
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Any Win for Tennis?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What are the probabilities of winning at tennis? This challenging activity is designed to be accessible to students of A-Level Maths (grades 10, 11, and 12).
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Other

Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King, Tennis Star and Feminist Pioneer

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on former tennis pro Billie Jean King, with career highlights and an overview of her personal life. Dated November 2010.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Women's Tennis Club at University of Texas, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a brief article on the history of women's sports in the U.S. along with photos from the women's tennis club at the University of Texas. Part of a larger exhibit on the history of women's rights and voting.
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Black Past

Black Past: Gibson, Althea

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you'll read about Althea Gibson, the inspiring black tennis player, her tournament wins, and her many awards.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
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Fft: Roland Garros

For Students 9th - 10th
The official Roland Garros site contains numerous links of interest for tennis fans. The resource is in French.
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Serena Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of Serena Williams contains pictures, news, statistics and interviews, for fans of tennis great Serena Williams. You can find out where she's playing next and read her comments on individual matches. Includes video.
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Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Tennis Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled diagram of a tennis court.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Indian and Pakistani Tennis Partners Call for Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an inspiring story about two tennis players who have transcended the boundaries of hate and war. Read about Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and their efforts to bring India and Pakistan together in spite of political and...
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Curated OER

Tennis Player Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis Player Billie Jean King
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Althea Gibson Broke Barriers

For Students 9th - 10th
Gibson was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black to compete at a national tennis tournament and then later at Wimbledon. She was the first black to win either and also won the French championship. This article discusses her...
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Other

Roger federer.com

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of Roger Federer, the tennis player. Has articles, news, a profile, his history, photos, sponsor information, and management details.
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Arthur Ashe: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This official Arthur Ashe biography describes his life in detail, from his childhood in Virginia to his record-breaking career in tennis. Readers will also learn about his work as an activist and philanthropist, and his HIV positive...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn.com: Roger Federer

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Roger Federer, results in recent tennis events, career stats, and news articles and videos.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Nj: Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the oldest active tennis clubs in the United States.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Tennis Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
This image describes some of the physics involved when using a tennis racquet to hit a tennis ball with either topspin or backspin. The diagram shows the rotation and velocity for both the topspin and backspin shots.
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Curated OER

Museum of the City of New York: Tennie C. Claflin

For Students 9th - 10th
A cabinet card of Tennie C. Claflin from the Musum of the City of New York.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Table Tennis

For Students 9th - 10th
This clip art image is of a table tennis bat and ball.

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