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Baseball Hall of Fame
Programs Found: 17

A Stitch in Time
Program Description: Wear your team colors proudly in this chronological look back at history through the button hold of a baseball jersey. Using textiles and clothing styles, students will learn about many social and technological changes since the early 1900s. Here is an exciting unit that connects each decade of the last century by highlighting major milestones as reflected in the ever-evolving baseball uniform. From benchmark to the batter’s box, fashion trends lead the way to a dyed-in-the-wool study of how the fabric of American society has changed one stitch at a time. Learning Objectives Participants will: A. Examine and observe the evolution of baseball uniforms in the 20th century. B. Analyze the changes in the baseball uniform and identify historical benchmarks that coincide with these changes. C. Understand, through dialogue and discussion, how the evolution of baseball uniforms relate to advances in transportation, technology, communication and significant historical events such as World Wars, the Great Depression and the Space Age.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Baseball Coast to Coast
Program Description: Have a hot dog at the home park and some cotton candy at the coliseum as you take your students on this interactive road trip that teaches geography concepts of direction, scale, landforms, regions and population. From the Green Monster at Fenway to a "Mile High" in Denver, students in grades four through eight will journey to famous baseball stadiums in this barnstorming study of how technological advances, transportation and westward migration have shaped American history in every decade since the 1890s. Learning Objectives The participant will: A. Examine historical photos, diagrams, maps and primary source documents. B. Analyze how the effects of westward migration, innovations in transportation and the Industrial Revolution have impacted American culture as reflected in the location and construction of baseball stadiums. C. Understand, through reasoning and critical thinking, how population shifts, economic variables and geographic factors often determine the location of major league baseball teams.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Baseball Grows Up (Technology/Evolution of Equipment)
Program Description: Bottom of the ninth, two men on, two out, the score is tied. With the crack of the bat and the soft thud of a hardball settling into a leather glove, the game goes to extra innings - just as the story of equipment never ends. Have you ever tried catching a baseball without a glove or hitting a pitch with a flat bat? How about standing in against a flame-throwing pitcher without the protection of a batting helmet? The equipment makes the game and mirrors important developments in history and industry. As baseball grew up, safety, technology, available resources and a desire for greater effectiveness have led to invention, change and standardization of equipment. Students in grades four through eight can slide home in this engaging unit that encourages observation, estimation and reasoning. Learning Objectives A. Examine historical artifacts and modern-day baseball equipment. B. Analyze, through interactive dialogue and discussion, the physical characteristics of equipment; compare and contrast similarities and differences. C. Understand how factors of change that operate in society at large have led to advances in baseball equipment and the evolving nature of the game itself.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Technology Health/Physical Education
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Batter Up!
Program Description: It's the final day of the 1941 season and Ted Williams' batting average is .39955. What will he do? Sit this one out and guarantee an historic .400 season or take a chance and aim for mathematic immortality? Find the answer to this and other exciting stories in a dugout full of whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percentages, proportions and problem solving. Fun for fifth-graders and above, this thematic unit teaches fundamental concepts that connect the calculator and the clubhouse while learning, using and interpreting the statistics of famous ballplayers. Computation is the key in determining batting averages and slugging percentages. Will it be a single, double, triple or home run? It all depends on the hitter's math skills in this interactive game where long division and the long ball are one and the same. Batter up! Learning Objectives A. Examine how everyday mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, etc., apply to baseball and the real world. B. Analyze baseball statistics and interpret data in terms of fundamental mathematic operations. C. Understand the application of baseball statistics and how they are calculated using basic mathematical principles.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Mathematics English/Language Arts Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Before You Could Say ‘Jackie Robinson’
Program Description: Want to motivate your students to learn about segregation and the importance of cultural diversity? Here is a colorful unit, designed for grades four through eight, that illustrates how baseball reflected and led critical social shifts in American history from the Civil War to the modern-day Civil Rights movement. Beginning with the origin of the Negro leagues to Jackie Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball in 1947, untold stories of honor, courage and perseverance are brought to life through interactive multicultural lessons spanning several subject areas. Learning Objectives A. Examine historical data from various sources, including museum and library collections, artifacts, primary sources, oral testimonies, and Web sites. B. Analyze documentation to determine which attributes of Jackie Robinson's character contributed to his success as a baseball player who broke the color barrier and, later, as a political activist. C. Understand through dialogue and discussion, how the evolution of baseball coincided with significant cultural developments, such as: the abolition of slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the Negro leagues, integration, and historical figures of those eras.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography Character Education
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Dirt on Their Skirts
Program Description: If your students believe baseball is only for boys, they should think again. Rich with the history of women who broke barriers to play the National Pastime, this thematic unit covers 150 years of striving for equity and diversity on the diamond. Meet the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of the World War II era, as well as the young ladies of the 19th century who played the game long before they even had the right to vote. What do skirts and strawberries, charm school and chaperones have to do with baseball? Each teaches an important lesson in the story of gals who gave their all so that boys and girls can play side-by-side today. Learning Objectives A. Examine historical facts from various sources, including museum and library collections, artifacts, primary source documents, video and film, testimonials and Web sites. B. Analyze milestones and events in the history of women's baseball to determine how their achievements led to a greater appreciation of equal opportunities in our modern culture. C. Understand, the challenges women overcame in the 19th and 20th centuries to inspire increasing levels of confidence, accomplishment and respect in the classroom, the clubhouse, the kitchen and the corporate arena.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Going, Going, Going!
Program Description: The electrifying crack of the bat, the pop of the ball, the roar of the crowd - it's going, going, gone! Experience the drama of recreating a moment in baseball history through the simulation of an old-time radio broadcast. Students of all ages are there for an unforgettable moment in baseball history by reliving the roles of announcers, commentators, spectators and sound effect producers just as broadcasters did in an earlier era when the National Pastime was, as Phil Hirsch of the Chicago Tribune said, "the only game you could see on radio." Learning Objectives A. Examine the history and popularity of radio as a mass medium in the early 20th century by experiencing communication techniques, such as dramatic role playing, improvisation, interpretation and special effects. B. Utilize the art and language of communication through a hands-on, interactive study of various environmental sounds one might hear in the recreation and delivery of a baseball broadcast. C. Appreciate, through teamwork and collective effort, the social experience of baseball made possible by the creativity, spontaneity and ingenuity of early pioneers in radio broadcasting.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Art
Program Cost: $100.00	Materials:
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Painting the Corners
Program Description: Art is window into history and vision into the future. Artists throughout history have interpreted historical moments through prints, painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. In baseball art, the artist specifically tells a story of a significant moment in American history that can be analyzed and interpreted by the viewer. By examining artwork students will become investigators of life through the history of baseball. By using knowledge of history, art and baseball students will discover clues left by artists to tell the story of baseball as it relates to American culture. Learning Objectives A. Examine art that reflects images of baseball through various mediums. B. Analyze various pieces of art and discover the visual clues left by the artist that represent the time period it depicts. C. Understand the relevance of art, baseball and American history and their connection to each other.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Art Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Lou Gehrig: The Iron Horse
Program Description: Do you want to help your class develop the characteristics they need to be successful in life and an asset to society? Would you like to introduce your students to Lou Gehrig, man of true integrity and a great role model? More than statistics, the essence of a Hall of Famer is his personal qualities. In this thematic unit focused on character education, attributes such as perseverance, courage, humility, grace, selflessness, respect, self-discipline, leadership, sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and citizenship are highlighted by Gehrig's life and the careers of many other Hall of Famers. Learning Objectives A. Examine the life and character attributes of Lou Gehrig, and those of other Hall of Famers, through historical data from various sources, including museum and library collections, artifacts, primary sources, oral testimonies and Web sites. B. Analyze documentation to determine how qualities of Lou Gehrig's character contributed to his success as an athlete and human being, and inspired teammates and generations of fans. C. Understand, through dialogue and discussion, why Lou Gehrig is an excellent role model to demonstrate the importance of these traits to and for every individual in today's society.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Art Character Education Reading
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Economics: The Business of Baseball
Program Description: "You mean a hot dog only cost 10-cents in 1929, and a World Series ticket was just $5.50 in 1940?" The varying worth of money is the basis of this lesson for teaching students how baseball history reflects American economics since the early 20th century. Hands-on math applications and factors of trade and industry - such as labor, transportation, materials, energy and the concept of supply and demand - are illustrated through primary source documents from baseball's olden days and modern age to help students analyze the ever-changing value of a dollar. Learning Objectives A. Examine historical data from various sources, including museum and library collections, artifacts, primary source documents, oral testimonies and Web sites. B. Analyze data and interpret variables to compare and contrast their impact on economic trends, consumer prices, standard of living and the value of American currency across different eras. C. Understand, through dialogue and practical application, how the evolution of baseball coincides with historic events that impact buying power, including the allocation of scarce resources and the four key pricing elements of material, energy, labor and transportation.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Economics Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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To the Best of Their Ability
Program Description: Although less than 1 percent of boys and girls in Little League will ever reach the major leagues, every student has something at which they can excel. Some ballplayers, however, face a particular challenge – physical, personal, medical, social, educational or otherwise – that makes their path to success even more difficult. From “Dummy” Hoy who overcame his deafness in the 19th century, to later heroes “Three-Finger” Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Eisenreich , Jim Abbott and Joe Torre, their inspiring stories illustrate how they beat the odds to develop the beating heart of a champion. Each person on or off the field has their own adversities and hardships. Yet, everyone has unique talents and special abilities that enable them to overcome their obstacles to achieve great things. The expectations and opportunities for those who are differently abled should be the same as for those who do not have special needs. Learning from baseball lore, students can develop awareness, understanding and empathy, enabling those who deserve a chance to adapt and be strengthened by the risks and rewards of competition. Join an inclusive circle of friends where an appreciation for perseverance and acceptance allows all students to achieve to the best of their ability.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials: Teachers: You will need the following items for use during the videoconference. 1) A tennis ball or baseball 2) A baseball glove 3) A baseball bat or yardstick
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Science of the Sandlot
Program Description: Have you ever wondered about those raised red cotton stitches on a baseball? Sure, they hold the cowhide together, but did you know they also teach an interesting lesson in aerodynamics? Why do some hitters choke up on the bat? Why do some players wear batting gloves? Why is every hit not a home run? Why are baseball gloves made of leather? What's the major league math behind wood versus aluminum bats? Find answers to these questions in the physics of friction, center of mass, forces of motion and other concepts that become fascinating factors in a batter's ability to launch the long ball. Maybe Isaac Newton couldn't snag a pop fly, but he can coach you in the surprisingly scientific feat of catching up to a 100 miles per hour fastball in just 0.4 seconds and sending it into orbit! Step out of the dugout and up to the plate as the Baseball Hall of Fame delivers a lively look at science on the sandlot.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 04 05 06 07 08
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials: 1) You will need one wooden bat, one aluminum bat, and one baseball for each pair of students: a) Wooden baseball bats b) Aluminum baseball bats c) Baseballs 2) One paper bag (lunch size) for each student
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Hardball and Handshakes
Program Description: Even in an era of free agency and million dollar agreements, baseball is more than money. Beyond the big salaries is a complex process of finding common ground individually and institutionally. As players and management organized themselves, the transition of our National Pastime from a social sport to a professional industry provides a unique lesson in free enterprise through the evolution of contracts and commerce. Appropriate for students in high school or college, critical thinking and decision-making skills are engaged in this fascinating look at the relationship between employer and employee. How does baseball compare to other entities that utilize collective bargaining and contract negotiation? From the boardroom to the locker room, learn the answers in this study of competition and cooperation. Throughout American history, the teamwork to earn a voice and a seat at the table has forged an important, time-tested principle: labor is not a commodity.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 09 10 11 12
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Social Studies/History/Geography
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials: Download Module at http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/education/units/PDF/HOFEDU_labor_handshakes.PDF
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Baseball & Geometry
Program Description: One of the great features of baseball stadiums and fields is that no two are alike-anymore. Maybe there’s a big hill in centerfield, as in Houston’s Minute Maid Park, or maybe there’s a 37-foot tall “Green Monster” forming Boston’s left field wall. Outfielders need to know the dimensions and special characteristics of the fields in which they play to help them decide how to field the ball-do they play the fly ball off the wall or try to jump and catch it for an out? Make an informed decision in a dugout full of shapes, area, perimeter, diameter, Pythagorean theorems and other aspects of geometry while learning about some of the “angles” of playing baseball. Will you hit a single, double, triple or home run? It depends on the hitter’s math skills in this interactive game where circling the bases means more than just hitting a home run. Batter up!
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 09 10 11 12
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Mathematics
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Leading Off
Program Description: Can anyone be a leader? What does it take to guide those around you? Baseball depends on many different leaders, such as the commissioner, team owner, manager and coaches, umpires, team captain, and-according to the situation-other players in the lineup. Anyone can become a leader by rising to an occasion at the right time and by confidently confronting obstacles or applying his or her talents when needed. Leadership often demands sacrifice and self-discipline, creativity and vision, decisiveness and the willingness to be a role model or trailblazer. This thematic unit, based on the history of the National Pastime, is filled with practical lessons of how leadership resolves daily challenges to produce a way of life-a mindset that often results in individual achievements or leading by example to create the satisfaction of inspiring others.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 09 10 11 12
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Other Subjects
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Diversity in the Dugout
Program Description: “For starting pitchers we have two Dominicans, one Italian, one Mexican, and one Japanese. In the bullpen we have a Venezuelan, a Mexican, a guy from the United States, and a guy from St. Louis.” Tommy Lasorda made this statement while managing the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1999. Today, 30 countries and territories are represented in major and minor league baseball, with 30 percent of players on big league rosters born outside the United States. For over 100 years the game of baseball has created many opportunities for players from around the world-showing the “National Pastime” to be more culturally diverse than ever before. The melting pot of cultures within baseball, however, does not come without hardship. Racism, discrimination and cultural differences combine to make life difficult for players of all backgrounds. But the game takes on unique flavors worldwide as players, fan, and cultures come together at the ballpark, leaving many of their differences behind.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 09 10 11 12
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Other Subjects
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Program Description: Played somewhere almost every day, baseball is a part of popular culture with deep-seated aspects of American tradition. Long considered the National Pastime, baseball influences language, forms of entertainment, a context for how people relate to each other, and the clothing they wear. Baseball and culture have been interrelated since the 19th century, influencing the popularity of music and movies, literature and souvenirs. Popular culture is determined mutually and democratically by both boys and girls, fans young and old, and it is expressed in individual and creative ways. Although the definition of popular culture may be subjective, the universality of baseball has been a common thread of many societies and populations throughout various eras and nations. Because each generation chooses its own icons, students have an important role in determining what is popular in the culture of their communities today.
Program Available: arranged to fit your schedule	Grade Level: 09 10 11 12
Program Time: 60 minutes	Discipline(s): Other Subjects
Program Cost: $125.00	Materials:
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