America's Pastime

Introduction

Today, you will learn about the history and rules of America's Pastime, baseball.

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Task

The objective of this lesson is learn the rules and history of baseball.

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Process

Write a couple sentences on what you already know on the sport.

Use this link to help with question 1- : http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/who-invented-baseball

1.In what state did baseball originate?Image result for doubleday field

A. Texas

B. New York

C. Colorado

2. Who made the new rules to baseball?

 

Use this URL to questions 3-4: http://www.baseball-rules.com/basicbb.htm

3. How many outs are in an inning?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

4. Who throws a pitch?Image result for baseball positions

A. Pitcher

B. Catcher

C. Umpire

Watch the video and write and short one to two sentence summary on you thoughts of the Hall of Fame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T8bSVw_ueA

Last, write a list of what you have learned from this lesson.

Evaluation

Rubric for written answers
1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points

Incomplete

Answer is not completely on topic but little effort is given. Many grammar mistakes are made

Effort is given but answer is still not correct or isn't perfect. Has a couple grammar mistakes Full effort given and answer is very close to correct and has little to no grammar mistakes

Each written answer out of 4

Multiple Choice AnswersImage result for baseball game

1. B / New York

3. C / 3 outs

4. A / Pitcher

 

Conclusion

After doing this webquest, you should have gained more knowledge on baseball. You have learned the basic rules and a brief history of the sport.

 

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Credits