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Smithsonian Institution

Black Diamond

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Score a home run with this packet of information on the very first player of the Negro League to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — cultural groundbreaker and sports legend Satchel Paige. These worksheets include a...
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Education World

Remembering Jackie Robinson

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
A four-paragraph informational text details the life of the famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson. A prompt challenges scholars to write or discuss a time in their life when they were not included and how that made them feel. 
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San José State University

Semicolons

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
This activity provides a good description of when to use a semicolon, followed by 6 sentences to practice inserting punctuation. A key is provided.
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Penn Museum

Maya Ball

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Sure the ancient Mayan civilization had an advanced calendar and mathematical system, but did you know that they also played a great team sport like basketball? Invite your learners to discover the great ballcourt at Chichen Itza and...
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PBS

Unions Today

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Three scenarios that examine the role of unions in the fast-food industry and pro sports are used to launch a discussion of present-day union influence.
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Plum Tree

Teaching Your Child How to "Spaghetti Body"

For Students K - 6th
We all feel stressed at times, but we don't have to feel that way for long by practicing a coping skill called, Spaghetti Body. When a high stakes test or presentation is on its way, follow the instructions on this...
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Plum Tree

Teaching Your Child How to “Stress Press”

For Students K - 6th
Are you or your scholars feeling stressed? Use the coping skill resource, Stress Press, to relieve the feeling that may be growing inside you when a big test or presentation is on its way. 
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Curated OER

How to Choose Articles

For Students 6th - 7th
In this language arts worksheet, students read detailed information that helps students choose correct articles in their writing. Students learn about nouns that refer to one unique thing, countable nouns, uncountable nouns, proper nouns...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Baseball

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides baseball information on the kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and a quick tip guide to help you hit, throw, and catch the ball.
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Other

Baseball Almanac

For Students 9th - 10th
An almanac on baseball facts.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Historic Baseball Resources: Personalities: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of baseball great Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues.
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Kansas State

Negro Leagues Baseball E Museum: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for educators and students, the Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum presents this brief history of famed baseball player Jackie Robinson. An introductory video provides a snapshot of information about Jackie Robinson.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: History of Baseball, 1860 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums pertaining to the history of baseball. See Babe Ruth's reinvention of the game with his homers, and get to know the heroes who left the diamond to...
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Other

Baseball Almanac: Babe Ruth Baseball Stats

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information, career statistics, and fast facts about major league baseball's icon, Babe Ruth.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Strikes, Balls, and the Strike Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the baseball rules for strikes, balls, and the strike zone dimensions. What is a baseball count?
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Sports: Baseball

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out about baseball player positions, rules, terms, and strategy of the game.
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Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Equipment

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the baseball equipment such as the ball, bat, cap, jersey, gloves, and catcher's gear.
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Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Statistics

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about statistics in baseball like ERA, RBI, and batting average. What do all these stats mean?
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Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: The Field

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the baseball field dimensions and areas such as infield, outfield, batter's box, and the bases.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Umpire Signals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about umpire signals used in baseball such as safe, out, strike, and fair ball.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Bunting

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about bunting a baseball. Tips on how to stand, hold the bat, and strike the ball.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: The Catcher

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the position of catcher in baseball. The proper stance, how to catch the ball, and call a game.
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Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Fair and Foul Balls

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the rules for fair and foul balls in baseball. Differences between the infield and outfield.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Fielding

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about fielding in baseball. How to catch a pop fly and field a ground ball.

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