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Science and Society |
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Course Syllabus |
Baseball
The History and Physics of Our National Pastime
Introduction:
Baseball has been an important part of America’s pastime for over 150 years.
While baseball has influenced many political, economic and social changes within
American society, the game and its strategies have been significantly influenced
by the knowledge of science, math and technology. In Science in Society, you
will have the opportunity to study American History and Physics through the lens
of baseball. By participating in this course, you will complete activities and
assignments that will enhance both your social studies and scientific knowledge
and at the same time learn why Walt Whitman said, "The game of ball is
glorious."
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 Resources
- Ken Burn’s Baseball
- American Odyssey History Text
- Integrated Science/Physics Text
- Scientific Articles, Labs and Websites
- Historical Articles and Websites
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Credits
.5 History of Baseball (Social Studies
or Elective Credit)
.5 Integrated Science/The Physics of
Baseball (Science or
Elective Credit)
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Expectations
Respect: Demonstrate respect for yourself, classmates, teachers and
property.
Rights: Contribute to classroom environment where the right to learn is
guaranteed.
Responsibility: Attend, arrive on time and turn in all work on time.
The Nine Innings of Baseball
(Schedule and Assignments)
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1st Inning
(Week # 1) |
Course Introduction
Ken Burns' Baseball: Inning 1 -
Our Game-Film Notes
Portfolio Assignment: Mapping Major
League Baseball |
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2nd Inning (Week # 2) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 2 –
Something Like War-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Lab Activity: "The Fastball: Speed
and Reaction Time"
Portfolio Assignment:
"A New Century, A New Game" |
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3rd Inning (Week # 3) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 3 – Faith of 50 Million People-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Lab Activity: "How Newton Hits a Homerun: Momentum and Energy Transfer"
Portfolio Assignment |
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4th Inning (Week # 4) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 4 – National Heirloom-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Activity: "Physics of the Pitch"
Portfolio Assignment |
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5th Inning (Week # 5) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 5 – Shadow Ball-Film Notes The Science of Baseball—Activity:
"Bat Physics"
Portfolio Assignment |
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6th Inning (Week # 6) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 6 – A National Pastime-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Activity: "Weather or not, let’s play ball"
Portfolio Assignment |
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7th Inning (Week # 7) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 7 – Home-Film Notes The Science of Baseball—Activity:
"Baseball Geometry"
Portfolio Assignment |
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8th Inning (Week # 8) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 8 – The Capital of Baseball-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Activity: "Designing a Stadium – part I"
Portfolio Assignment |
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9th Inning (Week # 9) |
Ken Burns' Baseball:
Inning 9 – A Whole New Game-Film Notes The Science of
Baseball—Activity: "Designing a Stadium - part II"
Portfolio Assignment |
 Over the
course of the year, you will be required to complete activities that will be
compiled into a Baseball Portfolio. Requirements for the Baseball portfolio will
be passed out at the start of Week # 2.
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