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Curated OER

Mathematical Baseball

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, divided into two teams, with the "pitch" being an addition or subtraction problem. If the "batter" answers correctly before the "catcher," the student runs to first base. f the catcher answers first, the batter is out.
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Article
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Pitching the Biomechanics

For Students 9th - 10th
The fate of baseball teams valued at millions of dollars and followed by millions of rabid fans can come down to the elbow and shoulders of their pitchers. What can biomechanics contribute to the team?
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Kansas State

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Satchel Paige

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biography of legendary baseball player Satchel Paige. It traces his career through the Negro Leagues as a professional baseball player.
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Other

Vernon "Lefty" Gomez

For Students 3rd - 8th
This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.
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Read Works

Read Works: Pitcher Perfect

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Katie Brownell, a female Little League pitcher who threw a perfect game. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Paige, Satchel

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Satchel Paige, amazing pitcher in the Negro League.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Williams, Joe

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you read about Joe Williams, an impressive pitcher in the Negro League.
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Black Past

Black Past: Williams, Joe

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you read about Joe Williams, an impressive pitcher in the Negro League.
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Other

Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige

For Students 3rd - 8th
How old is too old to play professional baseball? This player was 59! Visit this site and find out more about Satchel Paige .
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Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: The Pitcher

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the position of pitcher in baseball. Pitching strategy and tips as well as roles in the game.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tim Lincecum Biography: Mlb Baseball Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Tim Lincecum's biography and his baseball career. Fun facts about the MLB pitcher.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball: Learn All About the Sport Baseball

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about baseball player positions, rules, terms, and strategy of the game on this webpage.
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Article
Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Sandy Koufax

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax. After playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 11 years, he retired in 1966 and became a broadcaster for baseball games.