Thursday, March 22, 2018

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