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PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Soccer Tennis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Play a game of "Tennis," with a soccer ball! This website provides detailed guidelines for "soccer tennis" which can be varied depending on the skill-level of the students. Includes ideas for assessing students' participation.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Roger Federer

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of articles and videos about Roger Federer's career.
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Other

Wimbledon Championships: Roger Federer

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Roger Federer, with a profile, news articles, photos, videos, interviews, game results, and player statistics.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Martina Was Alone on Top

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the accomplishments of tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who finished her career with eighteen major singles titles and thirty eight doubles titles. Information presented by ESPN.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Connors Conquered With Intensity

For Students 9th - 10th
Jimmy Connors conquered the tennis world with one hundred nine singles titles, ninety eight U.S. Open titles, and eighty four Wimbledon titles. Learn all about his career at this site from ESPN which honored him as one of their top one...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arthur Ashe

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an in-depth look into the life and career of athlete Arthur Ashe. Includes detailed statistics on his professional tennis career.
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A&E Television

Biography: John Mc Enroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography.com offers an 8-page biography on John McEnroe, one of the most successful and high-profile players in the history of tennis.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women

For Students 9th - 10th
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
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Other

Inspire My Kids: Arthur Ashe: A Life of Service and Impact!

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Arthur Ashe, an American tennis player, and the legacy he left. Discusses the causes he supported and includes two videos paying tribute to him.
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Other

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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Curated OER

Espn: Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
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Other

Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
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Other

Advance Chiropractic: Common Computer Related Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses common computer-related injures such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow, and how you can prevent these injuries from happening.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Arthur Ashe

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography summarizes the life and career of American tennis great Arthur Ashe.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Arthur Ashe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about Arthur Ashe, the tennis star who urged that health education be available to all.
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Bats in Sports: [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This article discusses the uses, shapes, and materials to make bats used in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis. FYI for Kids: volume 3, issue 3. PDF.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Oath of the Tennis Court

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Oath of the Tennis Court", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1791 (Pen and brown ink, brown wash with white highlights, 66 x 101 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: View of the Interior of the Tennis Court

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of the interior of the tennis court", created by Jacques-Louis David from 1790-91 (Black chalk, 125 x 192 mm).
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Curated OER

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

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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University of California

Ucmp: Understanding Science: Tennis Shoe Detectives

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A activity where students take copies of their shoe prints, then create a story and illustrate it with pictures showing trails of footprints. Presented are samples of such trails that can be used to stimulate class discussion, and to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles: Tennis Court

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students move the points for the lengths of sides to determine the perimeter. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Carlos the Centipede Needs to Buy Tennis Shoes!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this instructional activity, Carlos the Centipede must buy new baseball shoes. His dilemma will be how to multiply decimals (money) by multiples of 10. To add to the dilemma, Carlos' baseball team needs to buy shoes too! Young...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Sports: Learn More About Your Favorite Sport

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn more about their favorite sport. Baseball, tennis, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Venus Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Venus Williams, African-American tennis player who, along with her sister Serena, redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism.

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