3/15 Basketball Final

Coach Carter --Video Questions

1.Why does Coach Carter insist that his players call him, and
their team-mates, “sir” plus no using the N word?

2.What are some of the conditions of the contract players must sign?

3. Why does Coach Carter lock-out the players from the gym?

4.What message does Coach Carter say will be sent to the players if the lock-out is lifted?

5.Describe what generally happens to Richmond students after high school and why Coach Carter is so adamant about the lock-out until academics improve?

6. What happens after the players' grade improve?

7. In a strong paragraph--explain how Harry Edwards and Coach Carter are similar in their message.

Basketball Final

Iditarod

Extra Credit for over Spring Break opportunities:

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.