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Baseball Memories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students act as historians by, first, reading and analyzing oral histories of professional baseball players to become familiar with baseball figures. Then, they proceed to interview family members, relatives, or neighbors who have...
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Comparing Value for Money: Baseball Jerseys

For Teachers 8th Standards
Learners step up to the plate as they first complete an assessment task using linear equations to determine the best company from which to buy baseball jerseys. They then evaluate provided sample responses identifying strengths and...
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Baseball, Race and Ethnicity: Rounding the Bases

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students consider Race and Ethnicity in baseball. In this American history lesson, students examine primary source images of American baseball. They then develop an original argument, pose historical questions and conduct Internet research.
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Baseball Activity: Bouncing Balls

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of motion. In this hands-on physics instructional activity, students examine how the construction of baseballs and the temperature they are stored at affect their bounce.
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Beisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students explore Latin America by researching the favorite past time, baseball. In this Latin culture lesson, students identify the leaders in the Latin American baseball movement such as Felipe Alou, Jose Mendze, and the great Roberto...
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Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students take an in depth examine baseball record breakers. They calculate statistics, not just for one year, but over whole careers, to compare some famous players and find who was the best all-time home run hitter.
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Baseball: Fact or Fiction

For Teachers K - 8th
Students research the history of baseball. They complete a T-chart stating whether a given statement is a fact or fiction. They answer questions on a worksheet to complete the lesson.
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Baseball Vocabulary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars review new vocabulary and verb conjugations. They are divided into two teams and simulate a game of baseball while practicing their new vocabulary. They are given the word in Spanish or English.
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Shadow Ball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a film about baseball and calculate the time required for a variety of operations that take place in baseball. They use the calculations to stage a credible game of Shadow Ball and reflect on the challenges for arranging...
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Out of Left Field

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A baseball trajectory and a parabola seem to make the best pair in real-world quadratic applications. Here is a current baseball resource with questions, discussions, and explorations regarding a quadratic function and home run...
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Exploring Data Sets and Statistics in Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept data sets.  In this data sets lesson, students find the 5 number summaries for salaries of teachers and compare them with 5 number summaries of professional baseball players.  Students use box and whisker...
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Baseball Math

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars collect data on baseball plays. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.
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The Race of Baseball All-Stars

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Collect and analyze data. Pupils graph their data and model with it to solve real life problems. They use logic and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions.
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Baseball Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students apply various methods for finding the volume and surface area of sphere. They compare and contrast results among these mathematical methods. They work in cooperative groups to discuss their results with one another.
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Journey Through the Universe

Is There Anyone Out There?

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
What is an alien's favorite game? All-star baseball! Scholars start defining living and non-living. Then, they conduct experiments to research if life exists, keeping in mind that life could be in many forms, not just human. 
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Japanese-American Relocation

For Teachers 11th
Consider the causes and effects that led to the internment and relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII. Learners read the story "Baseball Saved Us" and selected chapters from Farewell to Manzanar. Then, they view a slide-show, and...
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The Magic School Bus Plays Ball

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students work in small groups to find how movement changes when there is more - and less - friction.
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Been Caught Stealing

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
You're safe, when calculating the odds of stealing second base! Learners compare the rate of a runner to the distance the ball travels, in a lesson that explores right triangles and measurement. Full of discussion questions and fun...
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Projectile Motion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe projectile motion and calculate the speed of a baseball based on the time and distance traveled. They record the time, measure the distance, and draw the path of the ball's travel on a data table.
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Angling for Distance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the concept of projectile distance through determining the angle that will provide the maximum distance of a launched projectile.  High schoolers launch baseballs on a football field and video tape the path of the ball.
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Big Four Baseball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the justices known as the "Big Four" in the Michigan Supreme Court. They explore their similarities and differences. They examine the cases that were decided by them that have had an impact on the laws in Michigan.
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Minding Your Body

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the benefits of yoga and meditation by studying baseball players who incorporate them into their pre-season training. They investigate a variety of mind-body techniques and create a presentation for the class.
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Batter Up

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore personal achievement by reading a children's book. In this story analysis lesson plan, students read the book Batter Up, by Sue Muller Hacking and discuss the main character in the story and the actions that she takes to...
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Momentum and Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study how to calculate momentum, kinetic, and potential energy. They apply each form of energy to real world situations including demonstrations, watching videos, and designing a Power Point presentation. They...

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