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

4/9-19 Golf

Golf Notes.

Vardon/Ouimet/Jones/Nicklaus

Journal Write--Palmer/Woods/Didrickson


Golf Quiz 4/19

4/2-5 Review Basketball and Wrap Up

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

2/10-4/5 Basketball + WWII and MCRM

U.S. Geography

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

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?

1/2-1/8 NFL Combine and Draft

NFL Combine and Draft Notes.
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

Post Thanksgiving to 12/14

College Football Topics and NFL Football Topics

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

Intro to Football

Early College Football Bonus 11/9

11/2 Baseball Final

Baseball Final

Moneyball Q's Due

Growth of Cities Wkst. Due

10/26 Sabremetrics

SABR
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

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.

10/16 8 Men Out Quiz Due---DBQ on Civil Rights

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