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Curated OER

Hunt the Fact Monster

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Fact Finder worksheet, students access the Internet to a specific site to find the answers to five questions with multiple choice answers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching Fundamental Movement

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 of the Most Memorable World Series in Baseball History

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1956, the New York Yankees' Don Larsen, an 'imperfect man,' pitched a perfect game -- the only one in World Series history. Major League Baseball history is filled with memorable World Series, from the first in 1903 to the 21st...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Early Baseball Pictures, 1860s 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
This online presentation highlights the beginnings of baseball through descriptive pictures.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Web Guides: Baseball Resources at the Library of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd. Get the scoop on the history of baseball provided by the Library of Congress. View old baseball cards, historical baseball moments, and bibliographies for baseball researchers are...
Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s 1960s

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of the history of baseball, from 1860 to 1972, with a focus on the events leading to the integration of African Americans into the major leagues.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Historic Baseball Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of manuscripts, pamphlets, books, audio and visual files, and images that tells the story of the history of baseball.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science of Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredible site regarding the history and science of baseball. Discover the reaction time of a fastball, what it takes to make a home run, baseball in Japan, and historical references to how the game has evolved over time. Activities...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Negro League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Negro League Baseball.
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Kansas State

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Satchel Paige

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biography of legendary baseball player Satchel Paige. It traces his career through the Negro Leagues as a professional baseball player.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Baseball: A Morale Booster During Wartime?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the role of baseball on the American homefront during World Wars I and II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (during World War I) and President (during World War II), commented on the...
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Baseball on the World War I Homefront

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will begin to learn about the changes that occurred on the American homefront because of World War I by analyzing correspondence from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Boston Red Sox Owner and President...
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PBS

Pbs: Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides this site as a companion to the film, "Baseball." Enjoy "The Wisdom of Yogi Berra," vintage pictures of players, video clips, and more on America's pastime.
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MLB Advanced Media

The Cleveland Indians: Team History

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the official web site of the Cleveland Indians to find out about their history. Links will show past and present rosters, statistics, team records, and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Learning Page: Baseball as American as Apple Pie

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource surveys the early years of baseball and includes historical documents, such as letters from Jackie Robinson and digitized early basball cards.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: America at Play: How Baseball Began

For Students 3rd - 8th
Illustrated overview of baseball's roots in the English game known as "rounders" or "four-old-cat."
Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Crime of Passion That Led to Babe Ruth's Epic World Series Home Run

For Students 9th - 10th
A remarkable chain of events links an attempted murder to the Bambino's called shot blast against the Chicago Cubs in 1932. Babe Ruth's called shot in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series remains one of the most famous home runs in baseball...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How the Only Woman in Baseball Hall of Fame Challenged Convention and Mlb

For Students 9th - 10th
Sports executive and civil rights champion Effa Manley was a passionate advocate for baseball players from the Negro leagues.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Imperialism: Negro League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
In this primary source set, students will view original photographs, listen to oral history recordings, and read historical texts to gain a better understanding of the lives and experiences of Negro League baseball players. Includes...
Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Drawing the Color Line, 1860s 1890s

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a timeline of the history of baseball from the 1860s through the 1890s. See how teams were developed and trace the eventual segregation of African-Americans to all black teams by the end of the 19th century.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: America at Play: Batter Up! Trivia Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Answer trivia questions about baseball history to score runs and beat the opposing team.
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Kansas State

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Profile Henry 'Hank' Aaron

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical look at baseball great Hank Aaron. Included are vital stats, records made and broken, career highlights, and personal and professional accomplishments.
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Other

Negro Baseball Leagues

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource explains the history behind African American baseball leagues. Provides context to help visitors understand why these leagues came about and why they ended.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball: Mlb for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Major League Baseball. History and fun facts about the MLB.

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