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Athletics American History, Grades Pre-K - 12
17th-Century Pastimes and Sports
A list of games and sports that were played during the 17th century. | Jack Johnson and the Great White Hope
Read about Jack Johnson's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities to learn... | |
Jim Thorpe, Olympic Athlete
Read about Jim Thorpe's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities to learn... | Satchel Paige and the Negro League
Students read an overview of Satchel Paige and the Negro Baseball League, and complete related... | |
Baseball Teaching Resources
America's favorite pastime can provide a framework for teaching students a variety of concepts.... | Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities
Share the story of Jesse Owens's achievements with your students, and assign the related... | |
Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph
Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related... | Jackie Robinson
Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more... | |
The Sultan of Swat: Babe Ruth
Read about Babe Ruth's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities to learn... | The All-Female League
In 1943, chewing gum magnate Philip K. Wrigley organized the first all-female baseball league.... | |
African-American Hall of Fame
Students collect information about African-American heroes and plan a Hall of Fame induction. | Althea Gibson's Story
Share the story of Althea Gibson with your students, and assign the related activities as a way... | |
Baseball Greats
Expose students to four great baseball players: Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Joe... | ||
The Black Sox
Learn about the Black Sox gambling scandal of 1919 by reading the background information and... |

