Handout
CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Thomas Eakins

For Students 9th - 10th
A full gallery of Eakin's work, as well as a brief biography. The links at the bottom provide more information.
Article
Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Putting Two Words Together [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
This FYI (Volume 3, Issue 2) article discusses multiple meanings for the word ball including sports (baseball), round (eyeball), and no connection to either of the others (ballroom).
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ray Dandridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ray Dandridge, an American professional baseball player who spent most of his career between 1933 and 1955 playing in the Negro leagues and on teams outside the United States.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie Jackson, a professional baseball player.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Pitcher Perfect

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Katie Brownell, a female Little League pitcher who threw a perfect game. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Graphic
Curated OER

Skateboarding

For Students 9th - 10th
In this colorful and interactive site, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing. Also includes famous people in history and video clips.
Graphic
Curated OER

Usa Today: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.