Introduction
This lesson will provide you an outline of Pete Rose's life. The students will gain context into how Rose changed the game of baseball.
Task
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose 
Pete Rose, also known as Charlie Hustle, was a man of many uniforms. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Montreal Expos.
On this WebQuest journey you will explore the life and accomplishments of Pete Rose. Pay close attention to what Rose did outside of being a professional baseball player. Think about the term "Grit" and what it means to Rose on and off the field.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences and turn it in at the end of class.
Process
Click below for a timeline of Pete Rose's life. Pete Rose Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News | MLB.com Where was he born? When was his MLB Debut? How many MVP awards did he win? How many times was he an All-Star? How many total hits did he have in his career?
Click below for a video on how Pete Rose received the nickname "Charlie Hustle" Who gave Rose the nickname "Charlie Hustle"? What year did he receive the nickname?
Click below for information on the "Big Red Machine" The Big Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds' 70s Baseball Dominance - Historic Baseball What were the "Glory Years"? Who were the 5 core players for the "Big Red Machine"? When did they receive the nickname? What was their postseason record in 1976?
Click below to learn about the downfall of Pete Rose. Why was Pete Rose banned for life from MLB? Gambling on games was his downfall (msn.com) Why was Rose banned for life? What did Rose do after he was banned? How long did Rose deny the allegations? What was the name of his autobiography?
Evaluation
Instructions for Content
Plan and construct a 4-6 sentence short answer that fits the following prompt.
This WebQuest has led you through the successes and failures of Pete Rose. You have read and watched videos about Pete Rose's baseball career and what transpired after he retired. Using the references provided, write a paragraph about how Pete Rose represented "Grit"
Hint: Think about the way he played the game and his passion.
Below is the rubric for this assignment
| PE Rubric Standards | Points Available | Points Earns | Comments |
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Structure and Clarity
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35 | ||
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Adherence to Short Answer Guidelines
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15 | ||
| Final Comments | 50 |
Conclusion
This concludes our tour of Pete Rose's life. You have learned about his successes and failures in baseball and what lead him to be permanently banned from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, even after his death on September 30, 2024.
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STATE STANDARDS ADDRESED
4.12.8- Analyzes and applies self-selected techniques to manage one's emotions in a physical education setting.
4.12.9- Reflects on movement experiences during physical education to develop understanding of how movement is personally meaningful