Program Flyer: African American Trailblazers
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Content Provider
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007-08
Contact Information
Jerry Csaki
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Content Provider
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007-08
Contact Information
Jerry Csaki
2121 George Halas Dr.
NWCanton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Character Education, Community Interests
Character Education, Community Interests
Program Description
This program examines the contributions of African American pioneers in pro football, beginning in 1904 with the signing of Charles Follis to modern day players and coaches. A 10-minute segment from the documentary Black Star Rising will be shown to reinforce the topic. The 50-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with national standards of education and is recommended for Elementary School, Middle School and High School
This program examines the contributions of African American pioneers in pro football, beginning in 1904 with the signing of Charles Follis to modern day players and coaches. A 10-minute segment from the documentary Black Star Rising will be shown to reinforce the topic. The 50-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with national standards of education and is recommended for Elementary School, Middle School and High School
Program Format
5 minutes - Welcome25 minutes - Discussion on African American Pioneers in Pro Football10 minutes - Black Star Rising Video 10 minutes - Question and Answer
5 minutes - Welcome25 minutes - Discussion on African American Pioneers in Pro Football10 minutes - Black Star Rising Video 10 minutes - Question and Answer
Objectives
By participating in this session students will:- learn about the history of African Americans in pro football.- learn about the on the field "color barriers" faced by these pioneers.- learn about how these pioneers impacted future players and as well as our society.
By participating in this session students will:- learn about the history of African Americans in pro football.- learn about the on the field "color barriers" faced by these pioneers.- learn about how these pioneers impacted future players and as well as our society.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Standards ParaphrasedLanguage Arts: 1-Comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts; 7-Conduct research and gather, evaluate and synthesize data; 4 - Communicate effectively.History: 1-Chronological thinking.Technology: 1-Basic operation and concepts; 5-Research tools.Visual Arts: 1-Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes; 4-Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Standards ParaphrasedLanguage Arts: 1-Comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts; 7-Conduct research and gather, evaluate and synthesize data; 4 - Communicate effectively.History: 1-Chronological thinking.Technology: 1-Basic operation and concepts; 5-Research tools.Visual Arts: 1-Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes; 4-Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Program Length
50-minutes
50-minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $50.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $50.00
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Cancellation Policy
There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
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Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K
Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K