Extra Credit for over Christmas Break looks like this:
Extra Credit Project:
* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the history of sports in America. After researching, for 25 pts. you may do one of the following:
A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the period 1946-1995.
B. Write a 1 page summary (including a bibliography) and do a 15 slide PPT.
C. Write a 1 page summary (including a bibliography) and make a poster or diorama of the topic.
A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum)
An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return
For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:
1. Watch a historical movie or documentary about a sports topic (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
12/19 Lombardi Video Conclusion
Finish Lombardi Video and Answer the Questions
Intro to the AFL/NFL Merger
6. What was Green Bay and Lombardi’s signature play?
7. What did Lombardi think his profession was?
8. How did Coach Lombardi start his day?
9. How was Lombardi on race relations during the turbulent 1960s? Why was he sensitive to racist attitudes?
10. Why did Lombardi want to win in 1967?
11. What did the press name the 1967 NFL championship between Green Bay and Dallas?
12. Why did Lombardi go to the Washington Redskins?
13. How did Lombardi die?
14. Evaluate Vince Lombardi as a father and a husband. How did his “relentless pursuit of perfection” affect his relationship with his family?
15. Evaluate why people “loved” Lombardi, even though he was very hard on them? How does this reconcile with the approach in much of today’s world?
Intro to the AFL/NFL Merger
6. What was Green Bay and Lombardi’s signature play?
7. What did Lombardi think his profession was?
8. How did Coach Lombardi start his day?
9. How was Lombardi on race relations during the turbulent 1960s? Why was he sensitive to racist attitudes?
10. Why did Lombardi want to win in 1967?
11. What did the press name the 1967 NFL championship between Green Bay and Dallas?
12. Why did Lombardi go to the Washington Redskins?
13. How did Lombardi die?
14. Evaluate Vince Lombardi as a father and a husband. How did his “relentless pursuit of perfection” affect his relationship with his family?
15. Evaluate why people “loved” Lombardi, even though he was very hard on them? How does this reconcile with the approach in much of today’s world?
12/18 Pro Football Notes
Pro Football Lecture and Notes
Lombardi Video
1. Why did Lombardi feel that he wouldn’t be named a Head Coach in college or the pros?
2. As an Assistant Coach with the NY Giants, Lombardi participated in the 1958 NFL championship versus the Baltimore Colts. What did the press call this game?
3. Why did Lombardi go to Green Bay?
4. What did Lombardi say that coaching was?
5. What was Lombardi time?
Lombardi Video
1. Why did Lombardi feel that he wouldn’t be named a Head Coach in college or the pros?
2. As an Assistant Coach with the NY Giants, Lombardi participated in the 1958 NFL championship versus the Baltimore Colts. What did the press call this game?
3. Why did Lombardi go to Green Bay?
4. What did Lombardi say that coaching was?
5. What was Lombardi time?
12/9-12 High School Football
Lecture on the Treaty of Versailles
Lecture on U.S. Economy in the 1970s and 1980s--leading to the circumstances in West Texas
Discussion Questions:
1.?How does the culture of football both positively and ?negatively affect the players/coaches of Permian High during ?and after High School?
2.?What is Odessa, TX like? Describe the contrast between ?that and the football stadium---Ratliff Stadium 19k?
3.?How does Coach Gaines’ philosophy on winning and losing ?positively affect his players?Sports History-
--Growth Mindset
Relate a story in which you failed in sports(--or just a life story). Explain how that failure affected your attitude and outlook on that sport.
Lecture on U.S. Economy in the 1970s and 1980s--leading to the circumstances in West Texas
Discussion Questions:
1.?How does the culture of football both positively and ?negatively affect the players/coaches of Permian High during ?and after High School?
2.?What is Odessa, TX like? Describe the contrast between ?that and the football stadium---Ratliff Stadium 19k?
3.?How does Coach Gaines’ philosophy on winning and losing ?positively affect his players?Sports History-
--Growth Mindset
Relate a story in which you failed in sports(--or just a life story). Explain how that failure affected your attitude and outlook on that sport.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
12/9 Library to work on Formal Writing
Using the Rudy writing guide and the prompt:
How does football serve as the background in the development of Rudy's life?---
We will be spending the period typing out your formal essay.
Papers should be typed, double spaced, size 12 font with 1" margins, and 5 paragraphs minimum in length.
How does football serve as the background in the development of Rudy's life?---
We will be spending the period typing out your formal essay.
Papers should be typed, double spaced, size 12 font with 1" margins, and 5 paragraphs minimum in length.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
10/29-11/3 Franchise Project
Sports History—
Franchise Project #1 (Baseball)
Objective: To trace the origins of a major professional sports franchise to discover the following:
A. History of the Franchise
B. History of the Ballpark used by the team.
C. The players who would make up the Ring of Honor for the Franchise.(At least 5 with bios/profiles included)
D. Watershed years in the Franchise (Titles Won, Major moves, Major Trades, etc…)
E. The estimated Financial Worth of the club and who the owner(s) is. Plus what the estimated cost is to the fan for season tickets—individual game tickets.
F. Modern History of the Team—Conference/League Season Standings, Off-season acquisitions and/or trades, Rumors of Moves, etc.
In a minimum10 pt. Powerpoint presentation, you will formally present your franchise to the class. Included in your slides are points A-F in the objectives about your Franchise. All objective points are worth 5 points. Accuracy and Delivery are worth 20 pts. (50 pts. Total)
Franchises will be chosen by Random Selection with a first picked, first presented format.
Franchise Project #1 (Baseball)
Objective: To trace the origins of a major professional sports franchise to discover the following:
A. History of the Franchise
B. History of the Ballpark used by the team.
C. The players who would make up the Ring of Honor for the Franchise.(At least 5 with bios/profiles included)
D. Watershed years in the Franchise (Titles Won, Major moves, Major Trades, etc…)
E. The estimated Financial Worth of the club and who the owner(s) is. Plus what the estimated cost is to the fan for season tickets—individual game tickets.
F. Modern History of the Team—Conference/League Season Standings, Off-season acquisitions and/or trades, Rumors of Moves, etc.
In a minimum10 pt. Powerpoint presentation, you will formally present your franchise to the class. Included in your slides are points A-F in the objectives about your Franchise. All objective points are worth 5 points. Accuracy and Delivery are worth 20 pts. (50 pts. Total)
Franchises will be chosen by Random Selection with a first picked, first presented format.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
10/28 AAGPBL
All American Girls Professional Baseball League 1943-1954
1. Who was Philip Wrigley?
2. What prompted Wrigley to start the AAGPBL?
3. Who was Bonnie Baker?
4. What did the teams consist of?
5. What was a high priority for being a player in the league?
6. How did the nation’s perspective on the role of women change due to the war and help the league?
7. How did rationing help the league?
8. What were the four first teams of the league?
9. How did the girls promote the girl next door image?
10. How did the league build on the patriotism of the time?
1. Who was Philip Wrigley?
2. What prompted Wrigley to start the AAGPBL?
3. Who was Bonnie Baker?
4. What did the teams consist of?
5. What was a high priority for being a player in the league?
6. How did the nation’s perspective on the role of women change due to the war and help the league?
7. How did rationing help the league?
8. What were the four first teams of the league?
9. How did the girls promote the girl next door image?
10. How did the league build on the patriotism of the time?
10/13-27 Baseball
Race in Baseball---Soul of the Game
Free Agency---Small Markets competing.
Money Ball
Free Agency---Small Markets competing.
Money Ball
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
9/18-23 Early Baseball History
Inning 1--Burns
Knickerbocker Baseball Club
Alexander Cartwright
Elysian Fields
Henry Chadwick
Candy Cummings
Harry Wright
The National League
William Hulbert
A.G. Spaulding
Doubleday myth
Gentleman's Agreement on Race
Reserve Clause
Jim Devlin
Cap Anson
King Kelly
Ban Johnson
Merger with the American League
Knickerbocker Baseball Club
Alexander Cartwright
Elysian Fields
Henry Chadwick
Candy Cummings
Harry Wright
The National League
William Hulbert
A.G. Spaulding
Doubleday myth
Gentleman's Agreement on Race
Reserve Clause
Jim Devlin
Cap Anson
King Kelly
Ban Johnson
Merger with the American League
Monday, September 15, 2014
9/3-15 Intro to Sports History
Intro to Sports History
Ideology of Sports
Early Sports History
Socialization of Sports---Sandlot Essay Due on 9/15.
Prompt for Sandlot Essay--"What are 3 things that the Sandlot provides the players on the team?"---Think outside of the Game
Ideology of Sports
Early Sports History
Socialization of Sports---Sandlot Essay Due on 9/15.
Prompt for Sandlot Essay--"What are 3 things that the Sandlot provides the players on the team?"---Think outside of the Game
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Spring Break
Extra Credit for over Break looks like this:
Extra Credit Project:
* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the study of Sports History. After researching, for 25 pts. you may do one of the following:
A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the psychological principle.
B. Do a 15 slide PPT.
C. Make a poster or diorama of the topic.
A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum)
An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return
For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:
1. Watch a movie or documentary about a sports topic (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.
Extra Credit Project:
* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the study of Sports History. After researching, for 25 pts. you may do one of the following:
A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the psychological principle.
B. Do a 15 slide PPT.
C. Make a poster or diorama of the topic.
A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum)
An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return
For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:
1. Watch a movie or documentary about a sports topic (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.
3/14-19 Boxing and Bracketology
Fill out Final Four Brackets--Men and Women
Intro to Boxing Notes
Jack Johnson Documentary
Intro to Boxing Notes
Jack Johnson Documentary
Monday, March 3, 2014
3/3 BASKETBALL Players Project
Sports History—
Player Project #1 (Basketball)
Objective: To trace the origins of a major professional basketball player to discover the following:
A. Biography of the Player
B. Watershed years in the sport.
C. Why this player should be acknowledged as a great in basketball
Stats, Rule Changes, Position changes, etc.
D. Modern History of the Player—Where are they now..
In a minimum9 pt. Powerpoint presentation, you will formally present your player to the class. Included in your slides are points A-D in the objectives about your player.
The project will be scored for accuracy and powerpoint---but the primary evaluation will be the speech itself.
Players will be chosen by Random Selection with a first picked, first presented format.
Presentations are due on Thursday 3/6
Player Project #1 (Basketball)
Objective: To trace the origins of a major professional basketball player to discover the following:
A. Biography of the Player
B. Watershed years in the sport.
C. Why this player should be acknowledged as a great in basketball
Stats, Rule Changes, Position changes, etc.
D. Modern History of the Player—Where are they now..
In a minimum9 pt. Powerpoint presentation, you will formally present your player to the class. Included in your slides are points A-D in the objectives about your player.
The project will be scored for accuracy and powerpoint---but the primary evaluation will be the speech itself.
Players will be chosen by Random Selection with a first picked, first presented format.
Presentations are due on Thursday 3/6
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
2/4 Hoosiers Write Up /Race and Basketball History
In a couple of short essays (2-3 strong paragraphs) explain the importance of the story of the Hoosiers to the development as basketball as a major sport in America. Hint--explain how the Cinderella story is good for making people interested in the game whether they are living in a large metropolitan area (where most sports thrive) or a smaller community.
Next, explain how Coach Dale used a "gradual release" approach to his players as the season progressed. Hint---explain how the players were not allowed to talk or question the coach at the beginning of the season to how they were suggesting ways to win the Championship.
Race in Basketball Intro
Next, explain how Coach Dale used a "gradual release" approach to his players as the season progressed. Hint---explain how the players were not allowed to talk or question the coach at the beginning of the season to how they were suggesting ways to win the Championship.
Race in Basketball Intro
Monday, February 3, 2014
1/30-2/3 Cinderella Stories in Basketball
Notes on the Bellfountain Bells--Milan Indians
Hoosiers Video
#2 Notebook---Mikan Write-up
#3 Notebook---Hoosiers Follow Up
Hoosiers Video
#2 Notebook---Mikan Write-up
#3 Notebook---Hoosiers Follow Up
1/28-29 Basketball History
Set up Notebooks
#1 in Notebooks---History of Basketball + Naismith Article
#1 in Notebooks---History of Basketball + Naismith Article
Monday, January 13, 2014
1/13-14 Football Franchise Project
Click on the Football Franchise Project Link--In the All Assignments Link.
Follow the instructions for your team and presentation.
Presentations will be due on 1/15.
Follow the instructions for your team and presentation.
Presentations will be due on 1/15.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
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