STATISTICS: BATTER UP!
Examine how everyday mathematical concepts apply to baseball and the real world.
EDUCATION CURRICULUM
The Museum currently offers 15 baseball-themed curriculum components that provide interactive and meaningful learning engagement.
WELCOME TEACHERS
Click on the subjects below to find FREE Lesson Plans for use in your own classroom. Each program includes directions, activity suggestions, and handouts that you can adapt to enrich your on-site field trip or virtual field trip experience with the Museum. They can also be used independently to help you teach a variety of subjects using baseball as a catalyst.
MATHEMATICS
GEOMETRY: CIRCLING THE BASES
Examine how everyday geometric concepts apply to baseball and the real world.
ECONOMICS: BUSINESS OF BASEBALL
Goods and services, supply and demand, business competition.
SOCIAL STUDIES
WOMEN'S HISTORY: DIRT ON THEIR SKIRTS
Discuss how female baseball players have challenged gender stereotypes.
CIVIL RIGHTS: BEFORE YOU COULD SAY "JACKIE ROBINSON"
Introduction to racial segregation and its impact on baseball and American society.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: DIVERSITY IN THE DUGOUT
Recognize that the diversity of baseball makes the game stronger.
SOCIAL STUDIES CONTINUED
LABOR HISTORY: HARDBALLS AND HANDSHAKES
Behind the big salaries are complex negotiations between labor and management.
GEOGRAPHY: BASEBALL COAST TO COAST
Appreciate and understand the role of geography in professional baseball.
POPULAR CULTURE: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
Recognize that the experience of baseball involves many aspects of popular culture.
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: SCIENCE ON THE SANDLOT
Examine historical aspects and physical forces involved in playing baseball.
HEALTH SCIENCE: BE A SUPERIOR EXAMPLE (BASE)
Gain an overall awareness of how the decisions they make affect their physical, mental and social well-being.
INNOVATION: TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Examine historical artifacts and modern-day baseball equipment.
ARTS & CHARACTER EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP: LEADING OFF
Win or lose, leaders in baseball and other arenas display a consistent set of ethics and values that influence the real measure of their lives.
COMMUNICATION ARTS: GOING! GOING! GONE!
Students explore changes in sports journalism and the media over the last two centuries.
CHARACTER EDUCATION: THE IRON HORSE
Character attributes such as perseverance, courage, humility, respect, leadership and citizenship are highlighted.
ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS
These programs are only available as part of a field trip.
HOW THE HALL OF FAME WORKS
Designed for students in grades 4-12, this program features an in-depth virtual tour of the Museum, an examination of how artifacts are obtained and processed, and an explanation of the Hall of Fame’s rules for election. Students will learn about exhibits that explore Black history, Latino history, and women’s history. They will also learn how artifacts from current events, including the World Series, come to Cooperstown.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH BASEBALL UNIFORMS
Designed for students in grades 6-12, this program studies the history of baseball uniforms and how uniform changes often reflect key events in American history during the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will learn about the early use of wool uniforms, the addition of a “Health” patch during World War II, the influence of color television on the appearance of uniforms, and the adoption of polyester as the fabric of choice over wool and flannel.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
POP CULTURE THROUGH BASEBALL CARDS
Designed for students in grades 6-12, this program offers insight into American popular culture through the history of baseball cards and the application of baseball terminology to everyday conversation. Students will learn about the effects of the Civil War on the growth of baseball, the creation of tobacco and gum cards, the role of Topps executive Sy Berger in baseball cards' popularity, and the way that cards reflect changes in fashion and lifestyle. Students will also learn popular baseball terms and phrases and how they are used as part of language in everyday settings.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
LIBRARY EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
This program allows K-12 students and teachers the opportunity to utilize the resources of the Giamatti Research Center during their visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Program options include a meet and greet with a member of the Hall of Fame's research team, an introduction to archival and primary research and time for students to research a topic selected by their teacher.
AVAILABLE ONLY DURING IN-PERSON FIELD TRIPS
PLAN A FIELD TRIP
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum proudly presents fun-filled, content-rich experiences for students from grades 3 to 12. Our field trips are all aligned with National Learning Standards.
THE MUSEUM
Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society.
PLAN A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
The next best thing to visiting the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum is participating in a Virtual Field Trip. The Museum's award-winning programs bring the wonders of Cooperstown to the classroom.
PLAN A FIELD TRIP
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum proudly presents fun-filled, content-rich experiences for students from grades 3 to 12. Our field trips are all aligned with National Learning Standards.
THE MUSEUM
Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society.
PLAN A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
The next best thing to visiting the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum is participating in a Virtual Field Trip. The Museum's award-winning programs bring the wonders of Cooperstown to the classroom.