Contact Information
Katie Morris
Katie Morris
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-0347
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): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics
Mathematics
Secondary Disciplines
Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science
Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
One of the great features of baseball stadiums and fields is that no two are alike – anymore. Maybe there’s a big hill in center field, as in Houston’s Minute Maid Park, or maybe there’s a 37-foot tall “Green Monster” forming Boston’s left field wall. Outfielders need to know the dimensions and special characteristics of the fields in which they play to help them decide how to field the ball – do they play the fly ball off the wall or try to jump and catch it for an out? Make an informed decision in a dugout full of shapes, area, perimeter, diameter, Pythagorean theorems and other aspects of geometry while learning about some of the “angles” of playing baseball.
One of the great features of baseball stadiums and fields is that no two are alike – anymore. Maybe there’s a big hill in center field, as in Houston’s Minute Maid Park, or maybe there’s a 37-foot tall “Green Monster” forming Boston’s left field wall. Outfielders need to know the dimensions and special characteristics of the fields in which they play to help them decide how to field the ball – do they play the fly ball off the wall or try to jump and catch it for an out? Make an informed decision in a dugout full of shapes, area, perimeter, diameter, Pythagorean theorems and other aspects of geometry while learning about some of the “angles” of playing baseball.
Program Format
1. The program begins with an introduction to the Baseball Hall of Fame2. We then discuss geometric concepts found in baseball.3. We then play the game "Batter Up!"4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
1. The program begins with an introduction to the Baseball Hall of Fame2. We then discuss geometric concepts found in baseball.3. We then play the game "Batter Up!"4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
A. Examine how everyday geometric concepts, such as circumference, area, perimeter, diameter, etc., apply to baseball and the real world.B. Analyze characteristics of the baseball playing field and interpret data in terms of fundamental geometric operations.C. Understand the characteristics of shapes in baseball and how they can be applied using basic geometric principles.
A. Examine how everyday geometric concepts, such as circumference, area, perimeter, diameter, etc., apply to baseball and the real world.B. Analyze characteristics of the baseball playing field and interpret data in terms of fundamental geometric operations.C. Understand the characteristics of shapes in baseball and how they can be applied using basic geometric principles.
National Standards to which this program aligns
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Selected Standards: GeometryAnalyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationshipsGrades 6-8Precisely describe, classify, and understand relationships among types of two- and three-dimensional objects using their defining properties.Understand relationships among the angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects.Create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning geometric ideas and relationships, such as congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean relationship.Grades 9-12Analyze properties and determine attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects.Explore relationships (including congruence and similarity) among classes of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects, make and test conjectures about them, and solve problems involving them.Establish the validity of geometric conjectures using deduction, prove theorems and critique arguments made by others.Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problemsGrades 6-8Draw geometric objects with specified properties, such as side lengths or angle measures.Use two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects to visualize and solve problems such as those involving surface area and volume.Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships.Recognize and apply geometric ideas and relationships in areas outside the mathematics classroom, such as art, science and everyday life. Grades 9-12Draw and construct representations of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects using a variety of tools.Use geometric models to gain insights into, and answer questions in, other areas of mathematics.Use geometric ideas to solve problems in, and gain insights into, other disciplines and other areas of interest such as art and architecture.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Selected Standards: GeometryAnalyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationshipsGrades 6-8Precisely describe, classify, and understand relationships among types of two- and three-dimensional objects using their defining properties.Understand relationships among the angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects.Create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning geometric ideas and relationships, such as congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean relationship.Grades 9-12Analyze properties and determine attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects.Explore relationships (including congruence and similarity) among classes of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects, make and test conjectures about them, and solve problems involving them.Establish the validity of geometric conjectures using deduction, prove theorems and critique arguments made by others.Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problemsGrades 6-8Draw geometric objects with specified properties, such as side lengths or angle measures.Use two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects to visualize and solve problems such as those involving surface area and volume.Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships.Recognize and apply geometric ideas and relationships in areas outside the mathematics classroom, such as art, science and everyday life. Grades 9-12Draw and construct representations of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects using a variety of tools.Use geometric models to gain insights into, and answer questions in, other areas of mathematics.Use geometric ideas to solve problems in, and gain insights into, other disciplines and other areas of interest such as art and architecture.
State Standards to which this program aligns
Please see the online thematic unit at http://education.baseballhalloffame.org/experience/thematic_units
Please see the online thematic unit at http://education.baseballhalloffame.org/experience/thematic_units
Program Length
60 minutes (though we can accomodate class schedules)
60 minutes (though we can accomodate class schedules)
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Please contact us at 607.547.0362 for scheduling availability.
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Please contact us at 607.547.0362 for scheduling availability.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Members of the Friends of the Hall of Fame receive a $25 discount on videoconferences. See http://www.baseballhall.org for more information.Sites can reschedule their program once free of charge. Additional reschedules will result in a $25 administrative fee for each time to reschedule.
Members of the Friends of the Hall of Fame receive a $25 discount on videoconferences. See http://www.baseballhall.org for more information.Sites can reschedule their program once free of charge. Additional reschedules will result in a $25 administrative fee for each time to reschedule.
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. Nor will we charge for connections with severe technical difficulties, as determined by the Baseball Hall of Fame. We will charge the full program amount if participating school does not dial in within 10 minutes of the start time or does not call to cancel or let us know of technical difficulties. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel within seven days of the confirmed program.
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. Nor will we charge for connections with severe technical difficulties, as determined by the Baseball Hall of Fame. We will charge the full program amount if participating school does not dial in within 10 minutes of the start time or does not call to cancel or let us know of technical difficulties. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel within seven days of the confirmed program.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connection may be made over IP or ISDN. We prefer to have a test date prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connection may be made over IP or ISDN. We prefer to have a test date prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now