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Unit Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Beyond the Playing Field: Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides several primary source documents pertaining to Jackie Robinson's period of civil rights advocacy, as well as corresponding lesson plans.
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Handout
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier

For Students 9th - 10th
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.