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Curated OER

Black History Stations

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners strengthen motor skills while acquiring knowledge about famous African Americans. In this Black History Physical Education instructional activity, the students participate in various learning stations which enhance their...
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NFL

Super Bowl: History and Anthology

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
The educational opportunities are overwhelming with this (almost) complete anthology and history of every Super Bowl since 1968. Excite your football enthusiasts with information that can be used to create cross-curricular...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Black History Stations

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students rotate between 6 activity stations and discover important facts about famous African Americans. Students find their heart rate, dribble, throw baseballs, jump hurdles and complete a long jump activity while becoming familiar...
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A&E Television

History.com: Fog Bowl: The Most Bizarre Game in Nfl History

For Students 9th - 10th
Foul weather, from ice, snow and below-freezing temperatures to downpours and excessive heat, has adversely affected NFL games since the dawn of the league more than 100 years ago. But no game in NFL history matches the weird weather at...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Freezer Bowl: The Coldest Game in Nfl History

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 1981 AFC Championship Game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals, the teams and fans endured a minus 59 degree wind chill.
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Other

History Index: Nfl Playoffs

For Students 9th - 10th
What happened in the NFL playoffs through the years? The stats, scores, players, coaches, and more.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Scandals That Rocked the Nfl

For Students 9th - 10th
The NFL has endured a number of scandals in its 100-year-plus existence. From "Spygate" and "Deflategate" to a dogfighting ring and defamation suits, here are eight examples of cheating, wagering or bad behavior that have stirred...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Nfl's First Playoff Game Was Played Indoors in a Hockey Arena

For Students 9th - 10th
On December 18, 1932, with waist-deep snow and frigid weather plaguing Chicago, the Bears moved their NFL championship game against the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans from Wrigley Field to the indoor arena of the city's NHL team. The...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Surprising Stories of 7 Heisman Trophy Winners

For Students 9th - 10th
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually by the Downtown Athletic Club to the top player in college football's highest division. While many of those who have hoisted the trophy named for football coach and pioneer John Heisman initially...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Football: Nfl for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the National Football League including fun facts. History of the NFL and the teams.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Nfl Popularized Thanksgiving Day Football

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanksgiving football dates to at least 1876, when Yale defeated Princeton, 2-0, on a cold, bleak afternoon in Hoboken, New Jersey. By the 1890s, many college and high school teams played on the holiday. But the tradition didn't become a...
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A&E Television

History.com: Tailgating: How the Pre Game Tradition Can Be Traced to Ancient Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared. Tailgating before college and professional football games is an American tradition. Temporary tent cities pop up in...
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Other

New York Jets: Official Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website for the New York Jets. The resource offers up the teams history, roster, depth chart, and injury reports.
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Other

Official Website of the Miami Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the Miami Dolphins. Content includes breaking news, schedules, player profiles, a history of the team, a fan forum, plus much more.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Arrowhead Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate all the information you want to know about Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
Website
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Dolphin Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Find all the information you want to know about Dolphin Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins football team. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Other

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Teams

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the background of your favorite teams. Team records, standings, hall of famers, and more about professional football teams is available here.
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The Washington Post

Kids Post: Fifty Years of Super Bowls Have Led to Some Super Moments

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Super Bowl Sundays provide many memorable plays and celebrations of football's biggest game. View a slideshow of some of the best moments so far in the big game's history.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Ford Field

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all the information you want to know about Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Bank of America Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find all the information you want to know about the Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. Includes facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Georgia Dome

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about the Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons. Includes facts and details about the facility and team, history of the Dome, and the latest news.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Edward Jones Dome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all the information you want to know about Edward Jones Dome, home of the St. Louis Rams. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

For Students 9th - 10th
Unearth all the information you want to know about the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Vikings. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Lincoln Financial Field

For Students 9th - 10th
Find all the information you want to know about Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.