Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Jackie Robinson
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Jackie Robinson: Desegregation Begins With a Baseball
Article presenting the story of Jackie Robinson and how he challenged segregation through American baseball.
Read Works
Read Works: Give Thanks
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Thanksgiving traditions in a Native American family. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America" S. Robinson
Selected (17) reading passages (grades 5-11) to pair with "Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America" by Sharon Robinson. In Promises To Keep, Sharon Robinson, daughter of the baseball legend, shares memories of her famous...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Civil Rights Movement
This is a collection of 34 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12)on the topic The Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement emerged after nearly a century of little progress for African Americans following the end of slavery. Explore the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Fences" by August Wilson
The play "Fences" explores the complex relationships of a 1950s middle-class, African American family and how they deal with issues of financial hardship, infidelity, and insecurities. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 7-11) to pair...
Library of Congress
Loc: Learning Page: Baseball as American as Apple Pie
This resource surveys the early years of baseball and includes historical documents, such as letters from Jackie Robinson and digitized early basball cards.
Library of Congress
Loc: Baseball, Race Relations and Jackie Robinson
In this instructional activity, students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s in American Memory. A close reading...
Kansas State
Negro Leagues Baseball E Museum: Jackie Robinson
Designed for educators and students, the Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum presents this brief history of famed baseball player Jackie Robinson. An introductory video provides a snapshot of information about Jackie Robinson.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story:jackie Robinson Throws Opening Pitch
Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.
A&E Television
History.com: 9 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in History
Cards of Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have sold for millions.
A&E Television
History.com: How Jackie Robinson Changed Baseball
Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on and off the field opens doors for all African Americans. Watch this video [3:04] to learn how.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Learning About Black Leaders Bingo: Grades 1 and 2: Pbs Kids
Identifying contributions of people, past and present is important. We learn to celebrate individuals and the part they play in our lives. The month of February honors the important role Black people play in the story of our country....
Other
Eve's Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero
This article, written by Maury Allen and published in Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Scholastic
Scholastic: What Are Barriers?
In this lesson students will understand what the concept of a barrier means, and how Jackie Robinson faced and overcame barriers in his life. Additional resources are provided.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Famous Americans Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the Famous Americans for the second grade VA SOLs. It uses Activotes to test their knowledge. Famous Americans include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Jackie Robinson, Martin...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Georgia Historical Figures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows teachers to review or introduce the 7 Georgia historical figures taught in 2nd grade according to the Georgia Performance Standards.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jackie Robinson
Kids learn about the biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. He was a Hall of Fame player for the Brooklyn Dodgers who wore number 42.
US National Archives
Nara: Letter From Jackie Robinson
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), while focusing on his contributions to the Civil Rights, features a letter written by Jackie Robinson to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The letter responded to Presidential Civil...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jackie Robinson
Biographical sketch on Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Connecting Ideas, Events, and Individuals
Learners will analyze interactions between ideas, events, and individuals by creating a graphic organizer. They will utilize "I Never Had it Made" by Jackie Robinson for this activity.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Jackie Robinson
A brief biography about baseball great Jackie Robinson. What was Robinson's most sought-after goal?
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier
Information on baseball legend Jackie Robinson who became the first African American player to play in the major leagues. Contains Dodger manager Branch Rickey's account of the interview with Robinson offering him this chance.
Curated OER
Eves Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero
This article, from Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.