School Resource Kits
Part of the Museum's Black Baseball Initiative.
What is a School Resource Kit?
The materials in the kit support the delivery of the Museum's Civil Rights History curriculum in a classroom setting. The curriculm aligns with National learning standards. The kits are available at no cost to Public Schools, while supplies last. Each kit includes all of the materials necessary to complete two activities:
- Creating a timeline of important moments in Black baseball history prior to 1947;
- Researching and creating baseball cards for Hall of Famers that played in the Negro Leagues.
Resource Kits are available for Rookie Level (Grades 3-5) and Intermediate Level (Grades 6-8) classrooms.
The School Resource Kits are one of the outreach programs that are part of the Museum’s Black Baseball Initiative. The Initiative is made possible by the Yawkey Foundation with additional support from Bill Janetschek in honor of his siblings Robert and Ann, the Anthony A. Yoseloff Foundation and the Bisignano Family.
Sample contents of a School Resource Kit. Actual conents may vary based on availability.
Request a School Resource kit for your classroom
Only public elementary and middle schools are eligible to receive a Resource Kit at no cost. The Museum's Education Department will review all requests. Title I schools are encouraged to apply.
What does a School Resource Kit include?
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson (1 copy for classroom use, ROOKIE LEVEL ONLY)
The Negro Motorist Green Book: 1938 Edition (1 copy for classroom use)
What Were the Negro Leagues? by Varian Johnson (30 copies for student use)
Books provided may vary based on availabilty.
Facsimile objects from our Library and Archives will be included in each kit. The items pictured above are examples of the types of items that will be included.
Each Resource Kit will contain school supplies to complete the activities. This may include:
● Index cards
● Hole punch
● Markers
● String
● Tape
Lesson Plans
Will include vocabulary, learning goals, step-by-step instructions for each activity, guided questions to ask students, as well as additional information for instructors.
Negro Leagues Baseball Cards (1/2 sheets)
Will include Hall of Famers Cool Papa Bell, Oscar Charleston, Ray Dandridge, Leon Day, Martin Dihigo, Larry Doby, Mule Suttles, Monte Irvin, Judy Johnson, Buck Leonard, Pop Lloyd, Satchel Paige, Turkey Stearnes, Josh Gibson, Smokey Joe Williams and Willard Brown.
Timeline Photos
Each year on the timeline will have a corresponding image and caption.
Using a QR Code or USB thumb drive we will provide links to online resources for teachers including:
Undeniable: MLB’s Animated Negro Leagues Series
Hall of Fame Website: The Black Baseball Initiative
Hall of Fame Website: Digital Collections
Coming Summer 2024: Hall of Fame Education Website about Black Baseball
Replica 3-D Negro League object. Ojects and teams will vary based on availability.
EDUCATION
As a nonprofit educational institution the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to helping every fan learn more about the game, its rich history and its impact on our culture.
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE RESOURCE KIT PROGRAM
The School Resource Kits have been developed as part of the Museum's Black Baseball Initiative. The materials in the kit support the delivery of the Museum's Civil Rights History curriculum in a classroom setting.
THE BLACK BASEBALL INITIATIVE
The Museum has launched one of the largest initiatives in the institution’s history. The Black Baseball Initiative will inspire people through the stories of those who overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to play the game they loved.
EDUCATION
As a nonprofit educational institution the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to helping every fan learn more about the game, its rich history and its impact on our culture.
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE RESOURCE KIT PROGRAM
The School Resource Kits have been developed as part of the Museum's Black Baseball Initiative. The materials in the kit support the delivery of the Museum's Civil Rights History curriculum in a classroom setting.
THE BLACK BASEBALL INITIATIVE
The Museum has launched one of the largest initiatives in the institution’s history. The Black Baseball Initiative will inspire people through the stories of those who overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to play the game they loved.