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Baseball Vocabulary Game: ESL Beginners
The most valuable part of this lesson is the instructions to "Vocabulary Baseball," which can be applied to any vocabulary or key terms list. The game uses word boxes and the autobiography of Roberto Clemente, which the lesson describes...
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Holding Out for a Hero: Roberto Clemente
Pupils brainstorm lists of heroes, heroic qualities, and ways to pay tribute to heroes. In this Holding Out for a Hero lesson plan, students record Clemente's heroic attributes as athlete ad humanitarian. After visiting the Beyond...
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Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics
Students calculate and record batting average, hits, and at bats. In this Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics lesson, students utilize mathematical formulas to determine the career statistics of baseball player...
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Roberto Clemente: August 18, 1934
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date August 18, 1934 as the birthday of baseball player Roberto Clemente. Students then answer the prompt: 'Baseball is considered America's pastime. When you are outside of school,...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources
This site is your link to teaching resources about Hispanic heritage. Choose from topics such as Musica del Pueblo, Mexican America, Latino Voices in American Art, or many others. Explore links to interactive exhibits, lesson plans, and...
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National Postal Museum: Roberto Clemente, Baseball Legend
Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...
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Espn: Clemente Quietly Grew in Stature
Biographical details on the life of Pittsburgh Pirate All-Star, Roberto Clemente, who after his death in a plane crash in 1972 was the first Hispanic elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
Other
Latino Sports Legends: Roberto Clemente
An excellent recount of Roberto Clemente's (1934-1972 CE) life work in baseball and his humanitarian accomplishments.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Baseball and Social Change: The Story of Roberto Clemente
In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about baseball legend Roberto Clemente, his early years in the United States during segregation, and changes in the 1960s that made the U.S. culture more open to...
Black Past
Black Past: Roberto (Walker) Clemente
This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
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National Postal Museum: Roberto Clemente Issue
A captioned illustration of stamps struck in honor of Roberto Clemente recognizes the strength of his character rather than his baseball legacy alone.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Roberto Clemente
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Roberto Clemente, the first Hispanic inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Roberto Clemente
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Roberto Clemente, the first Hispanic inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. With a short biographical passage.