In this Fact Finder worksheet, students access the Internet to a specific site to find the answers to five questions with multiple choice answers.

Learners perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.

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...

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.

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 Discover the reaction time of a fastball, what it takes to make a home run, baseball in Japan, and historical references to how the game has evolved over time.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...

A collection that uses primary sources to explore Negro League Baseball.

This online presentation highlights the beginnings of baseball through descriptive pictures.

An excellent biography of legendary baseball player Satchel Paige. It traces his career through the Negro Leagues as a professional baseball player.

A collection of manuscripts, pamphlets, books, audio and visual files, and images that tells the story of the history of baseball.

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...

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...

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.

A biographical look at baseball great Hank Aaron. Included are vital stats, records made and broken, career highlights, and personal and professional accomplishments.

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.

This resource surveys the early years of baseball and includes historical documents, such as letters from Jackie Robinson and digitized early basball cards.

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.

Illustrated overview of baseball's roots in the English game known as "rounders" or "four-old-cat."

Visual exhibit that highlights the history of baseball in Florida starting in the early 1920s and includes information on its teams, players, and women in baseball.

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...

Sports executive and civil rights champion Effa Manley was a passionate advocate for baseball players from the Negro leagues.

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...

The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869. The seventh-inning stretch, when fans rise from their seats for a brief break after the top of that inning is complete, is as...

In 1919, Chicago White Sox players allegedly threw the World Series. It remains one of professional baseballs' most notorious scandals. Just how the Chicago White Sox "Big Fix" of 1919 played out remains a subject of debate among...

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...