Batter Up!
Updated: April 6, 2004
After completing a unit on fractions and decimals, students apply their knowledge to study the game of baseball. They compute batting averages and hitting percentages and participate in a simulated baseball game through a distance learning videoconference with The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Using the knowledge they’ve gained, students research players and then create their own baseball cards.
“I love baseball – and now I can calculate my teammates’ batting averages!”
Middle School Student
Objectives
| • | Convert fractions to decimals, decimals to fractions, decimals to percents, and percents to decimals. |
| • | Define and calculate baseball batting averages and hitting percentages. |
| • | Research and create baseball cards. |
| • | Participate in a videoconference session. |
Learning Areas
| • | Math |
| • | Language arts |
| • | Art |
| • | Technology |
Levels
Software
| • | Microsoft® Word |
| • | Microsoft Internet Explorer |
| • | Microsoft Encarta® Reference Library |
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