Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
4/24 -5/10 Boxing
Unforgiveable Blackness--The Jack Johnson Story
Great Depression and Boxing--Jimmy Braddock
Cinderella Man Write Up--In Class
Joe Louis and Max Schmelling
Great Depression and Boxing--Jimmy Braddock
Cinderella Man Write Up--In Class
Joe Louis and Max Schmelling
4/9-19 Golf
Golf Notes.
Vardon/Ouimet/Jones/Nicklaus
Journal Write--Palmer/Woods/Didrickson
Golf Quiz 4/19
Vardon/Ouimet/Jones/Nicklaus
Journal Write--Palmer/Woods/Didrickson
Golf Quiz 4/19
Thursday, March 22, 2018
EXTRA CREDIT OVER BREAK
Extra Credit for over Break looks like this:
You may choose Option 1 or Option 2--you may not do both
Extra Credit Project:
Option 1 for the Most Points(25)
* 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
Option 2 - 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.
Due on 4/2 when we return from Break
You may choose Option 1 or Option 2--you may not do both
Extra Credit Project:
Option 1 for the Most Points(25)
* 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
Option 2 - 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.
Due on 4/2 when we return from Break
2/10-4/5 Basketball + WWII and MCRM
U.S. Geography
WWII--Europe and Pacific Theaters
Modern Civil Rights Movement
Basketball History
WWII--Europe and Pacific Theaters
Modern Civil Rights Movement
Basketball History
1/29-2/10 NFL Franchise Project
NFL Franchise Project--on Google Classroom
Superbowl Assignment--on Google Classroom
Superbowl Assignment--on Google Classroom
Thursday, January 18, 2018
1/8-18 High School Football
Bleachers--Finish Reading and Reports
Friday Night Lights--West Texas economy of 1980s.
FNL Reflection:
Character List:
Coach Gaines, Boobie Miles, Chavo, Winchell, Ivory Christian, Chris Comer, Don Billingsley
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?
Friday Night Lights--West Texas economy of 1980s.
FNL Reflection:
Character List:
Coach Gaines, Boobie Miles, Chavo, Winchell, Ivory Christian, Chris Comer, Don Billingsley
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?
1/2-1/8 NFL Combine and Draft
NFL Combine and Draft Notes.
Wonderlic test in Class.
Draft Day and Reflection.
Finish Reading Bleachers
Wonderlic test in Class.
Draft Day and Reflection.
Finish Reading Bleachers
Thursday, December 14, 2017
EXTRA CREDIT OVER BREAK
Extra Credit for over Christmas Break looks like this:
You may choose Option 1 or Option 2--you may not do both
Extra Credit Project:
Option 1 for the Most Points(25)
* 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
Option 2 - 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.
Due on 1/2 when we return from Break
You may choose Option 1 or Option 2--you may not do both
Extra Credit Project:
Option 1 for the Most Points(25)
* 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
Option 2 - 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.
Due on 1/2 when we return from Break
Post Thanksgiving to 12/14
College Football Topics and NFL Football Topics
Various Assignments --See Mr. Charles/Synergy for Updated Assignments
Various Assignments --See Mr. Charles/Synergy for Updated Assignments
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
11/13-16 Heisman Trophy
Heisman Trophy Wkst.
The Express--Controversy in the awarding of the Heisman
The Express--Controversy in the awarding of the Heisman
10/26 Sabremetrics
SABR
Implications for Fantasy Leagues and All Sports Management
Moneyball
Moneyball Q's Due on 10/31
Implications for Fantasy Leagues and All Sports Management
Moneyball
Moneyball Q's Due on 10/31
10/19-Race and Baseball
Jigsaw Readings on Baseball Greats
Intro to Race and Baseball--DBQ on CR.
Soul of the Game--Q's at end due on 10/24
Intro to Race and Baseball--DBQ on CR.
Soul of the Game--Q's at end due on 10/24
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
10/17 Babe Ruth
De Facto Segregation--3 Pillars
Housing/Education/Jobs
Finish DBQ and Turn In.
Babe Ruth Notes and Article. Athletes as Celebrities in the Golden Age of Sports.
Housing/Education/Jobs
Finish DBQ and Turn In.
Babe Ruth Notes and Article. Athletes as Celebrities in the Golden Age of Sports.
9/6 Intro to Sports History
Sports History Themes
A. Sports in Society
B. Economics of Sports
C. Professional Sports---Baseball
9/19 Schooled---For or Against Paying College Athletes
9/25 Origins Quiz---Notes Allowed.
9/26 Industrial Revolution--Mark the Test and Inquiry
9/28 Burns and Baseball Ep. 1 and 2
10/2 Growth of Industry Worksheet
10/3-10 1st Major Scandal in a merged Major League Baseball
10/10 8 Men Out Quiz Assigned
A. Sports in Society
B. Economics of Sports
C. Professional Sports---Baseball
9/19 Schooled---For or Against Paying College Athletes
9/25 Origins Quiz---Notes Allowed.
9/26 Industrial Revolution--Mark the Test and Inquiry
9/28 Burns and Baseball Ep. 1 and 2
10/2 Growth of Industry Worksheet
10/3-10 1st Major Scandal in a merged Major League Baseball
10/10 8 Men Out Quiz Assigned
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