Social Studies

 

Using the directions to the Applebee's Park baseball stadium, construct a map outlining these directions. Also be sure to include all aspects of a good map.  (key, compass rose, etc)

Directions to Applebees Park


Baseball Hall of Fame History Links


Video Conference Adventure

Baseball Hall of Fame nestled in historic Cooperstown, New York, is known throughout the world. The famed museum began collecting its first artifact in 1937 and currently contains over 25,000 artifacts representing "all facets of the game from inception to present times." Videoconference programs often portray historical accounts of America by using museum baseball exhibits.

Where:http://baseballhalloffame.org
Who: Pat Lafond, Education Director
How: plafond@baseballhalloffame.org 1-607-547-0362


Research and report on the effects of World War II on Baseball

Baseball in WWII Europe

Baseball Chronology


Create a Baseball Timeline.

Baseball Chronology


Research and report how the rules have changed from 1845-1899

Baseball Chronology

The History Buff

Research and report how the rules have changed from 1900 - present.

Baseball Chronology


This day in baseball history events.

National Pastime 


Research and present the past and present hometowns of the major league teams.  Construct a United States map with all 50 states labeled along with the major cities referred to in your research.   Use Microsoft Word to compose a narrative describing the movements and reasons for these movements.

BallParks.com


Create a timeline of the history of baseball in Lexington.

Lexington Legends History


Research the issue of de facto racial segregation in America and baseball. 

Report on Negro Leagues and their players.

Discuss the social conditions that sparked this league to form and the events that led to its destruction.

Construct a Venn Diagram that compares the similarities and differences  between the Negro Leagues and Major Leagues.

Jackie Robinson

More about Jackie Robinson