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2023 Vol 2: Race, History, Change, and Social Activism: Baseball's Impact on America

Race & Baseball: The Daily Life, Social Activism, and Statistical Impact of the Negro Leagues

Timothy Wells, 7th Grade Social Studies, Alexander Graham Middle School

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Synopsis: The 1940s to 1960s marked a transformative era for race and baseball in the United States, with significant strides in civil rights and social activism intersecting with the sport. During this period, the Negro Leagues played a pivotal role in providing African American players with a platform to showcase their talents, as segregation barred them from Major League Baseball. The Negro Leagues was laced with a rich history and traditions on the mainstream icons like Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, challenging racial prejudices and becoming a symbol of integration. The 1950s witnessed increasing racial tension, but players like Robinson, Larry Doby, and Willie Mays became beacons of hope. Beyond the diamond, athletes engaged in social activism, advocating for equality and justice. The 1960s saw a surge in civil rights activism, and baseball players played an active role. The courage of these pioneers in the face of adversity contributed to the broader struggle for racial equality, making the diamond a battleground for societal change during a tumultuous period in American history. In my curriculum unit, my students will undergo the process of deconstructing Race and Baseball on three different fronts: understanding background historical information, daily life, and statistical/financial impact. The goal of this is to gain a full understanding of what happened race and baseball, the significance of the Negro League and what they had to endure.

2023 Vol 2: Race, History, Change, and Social Activism: Baseball's Impact on America

The Kansas City Monarchs Impact on Baseball and America While at the Helm of Global Social Change

Lusette Humphrey, 7th Grade, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

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Synopsis: This unit is a focus on the importance of “the power of influence” one has for social change and impact in their respective sports and communities. The power to use influence for social change is big. This is seen across many sports arenas where athletes use their platform to bring social change that is needed in some or all parts of the world. There are several athletes such as Colin Kapernick, Lebron James, Naomi Osaika can be seen using their level of influence to bring change to their respective causes. In the past we have athletes like Jacki Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Rube Foster as lead change agents of their time.

2021 Curriculum Units Vol 7: "Oh My, Aren't You Wearing Some Nice Plastic!" The Chemistry and Culture of Black Women's Hair

What is it Worth? Education, Expression, Economics of African American Hair

Tim Wells, History, Mallard Creek High School

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2021 Curriculum Units Vol 5: Climate Refugee Stories

Who are Climate Refugees? A Guide to a Digital Advocacy Toolkit

Lindsay Adams, Social Studies, JT Williams Secondary Montessori School

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2021 Curriculum Units Vol 4: Embodied Teaching and Learning

Embodied linguistics and “Papel Picado” in the Spanish I class

Milagros Ugueto, Spanish, Independence High School

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2021 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Addressing Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health

The Musical Remedy for Stress

Amy Stonehouse, English Language Learners, North Mecklenburg High School

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2021 Curriculum Units Vol 2: Using Digital Mapping to Study History, Race, and Gentrification

Using Digital Mapping to Study History, Race, and Gentrification

Brad Baker, U.S. History, Hough High School

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Narratives of Muslim Life in America

Muslims in America: A journey in time from slavery to today’s community pillars

Radwa Ahmed, 4th Grade, Waddell Language Academy

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Narratives of Muslim Life in America

Our Stories Matter-Why We Write

Jashonai Payne, 4th Grade, Clear Creek Elementary

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Narratives of Muslim Life in America

The Narrative of You: Discovering Identities of Young Children by Appreciating Differences in Race, Religion, and Culture

Caroline Demmitt, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Narratives of Muslim Life in America

Muslim Contributions to the Development of Modern Mathematics and American Culture

Ashley Robinson, 5th Grade, Briarwood Academy Elementary

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 1: African American Poetry and the Idea of Citizenship

Self-Esteem: Uplifting Young Black Females Using African American Poetry

Vashti A Mosby, Language Arts, Northridge Middle

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 1: African American Poetry and the Idea of Citizenship

African American Poetry and the Idea of Citizenship

Marie Calabro, 4th Grade, Pinewood Elementary

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2019 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Childhood and the City Space in Literature

Celebrating and Exploring Diversity and Community through Multicultural Literature with integrated Arts: Our “Maybe Something Beautiful”

Julie Soto-Pendleton, 2nd Grade, University Park Creative Arts

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2019 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Childhood and the City Space in Literature

Our Communities and Its Impact on Our Learning

Juanita Razor, Language Arts, Wilson Middle

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