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National First Ladies' Library

Don't Be a Duffer! Understanding the Sport of Golf

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars are divided into six groups to access the "History of Golf Since 1497" website, and familiarize themselves with the data on one of the six pages of the website. They then work together as a large group to construct a...
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Curated OER

Mini Golf

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how to correctly putt a golf ball.
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Mini Golf

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice putting skills by hitting plastic golf balls to poly spots or cones placed on the gym floor. As students improve, the teacher places obstacles in the putting path for students to put around.
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Golf

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students view short videos on various trailblazers in the game of golf. They examine the origins of the game of golf, the history of canadian success in golf, and design their own 18-hole colf course for their community.
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Team Target Golf Chip

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice chipping golf balls towards a target. In teams, students chip golf balls into a hula hoop, getting one point for each ball that is chipped in the hula hoop.
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Mini-Golf

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to golf putting techniques and strategies.
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High Activity Golf Test Taking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a written test on the vocabulary and purpose of the game of golf. The students increase knowledge of golf terminology and maintain a high activity level during the game.
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Team Target Golf Chip

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice chipping golf balls towards a target.
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Putting Golf Assessment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars assess their golf putting skills by filling out an assessment form.
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Geography Golf

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Young scholars practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
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Article
ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Bobby Jones: Golf's Fast Study

For Students 9th - 10th
Bobby Jones was a child prodigy who became 'The Man' of golf.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Are More Expensive Golf Balls Worth It?

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a bewildering selection of different golf balls to choose from for playing the game. Some less expensive, some more expensive, all with different claims for the advantages they will bring to your game. This project can help you...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Asymmetric Dimple Patterns and Golf Ball Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered why golf balls have a pattern of dimples on their surface? The dimples are important for determining how air flows around the ball when it is in flight. The dimple pattern, combined with the spin imparted to the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Golf Clubs, Loft Angle, and Distance

For Students 9th - 10th
If your idea of a great weekend morning is taking some practice swings at a driving range, or heading out to the links to play a round, this could be a good project for you. This project is designed to answer the question, what is the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tee Time: How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're an avid golfer, this might be a fun project for you. When you're setting up to tee off out on the course, how much attention do you pay to putting the tee in the ground? The height of the tee can affect both where in the swing...
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Other

History of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Romans to today, people have played games using a stick to hit a ball, such as golf.
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Other

Lee Trevino

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Trevino as he slowly took up the sport of golf to become a leader of the sport.
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Article
Other

Nancy Lopez's Bio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the story of LPGA star Nancy Lopez. Gives biographical information on the woman behind the clubs.
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Website
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Pga of America

For Students 9th - 10th
The official web site of the Professional Golf Association of America. Learn about golf news, events, techniques, and more.
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Website
Other

The Official Site of Jack Nicklaus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about golfer Jack Nicklaus through his company website, including career statistics, professional highlights (listed year by year) and major Championship performances.
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Website
Other

United States Golf Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGA website provides rules, handicap information, etiquette and equipment information regarding the game of golf. The Association website also details information about membership and championships in the United States.
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Unit Plan
NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of short original video clips uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. The video series features both scientists and pro golfers and lessons plans are provided to accompany the videos.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
NBC Learn, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. For lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association, open the video and...
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Website
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: History of Golf in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource uses text and photos to examine the history of golf in Canada.