Submit your completed Play Ball WebQuest Handout here.
“Play Ball” WebQuest
Use the following websites to complete all 7 seconds of the WebQuest.
www.baseball-almanac.com
www.baseballfielddimensions.net
Choose four professional baseball parks and complete the following:
1. Team #1
Name of Team: |
Location (city, state): |
Name of Ballpark: |
Deepest point on the playing field: (include the length) |
Seating capacity (the most recent): |
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a. Three interesting facts about the stadium field, team, or history of the ballpark:
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2. Team #2
Name of Team:
Location (city, state):
Name of Ballpark:
Deepest point on the playing field: (include the length)
Seating capacity (the most recent):
a. Three interesting facts about the stadium field, team, or history of the ballpark:
3. Team #3
Name of Team:
Location (city, state):
Name of Ballpark:
Deepest point on the playing field: (include the length)
Seating capacity (the most recent):
a. Three interesting facts about the stadium field, team, or history of the ballpark:
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3.
4. Team #4
Name of Team:
Location (city, state):
Name of Ballpark:
Deepest point on the playing field: (include the length)
Seating capacity (the most recent):
a. Three interesting facts about the stadium field, team, or history of the ballpark:
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5. Make a pictograph (graph using pictures) comparing the seating capacity of the four ballparks. Calculate the average seating capacity of the four ballparks. Include a title, labels, a key (if necessary). Be sure that the graph is neat, colorful, and easy to read. You may either include this separately or insert it here:
6. Make a bar graph comparing the distance of the deepest point on each of the four playing fields. Include a title, labels, a key (if necessary). Be sure that the graph is neat, colorful, and easy to read. You may either include this separately or insert it here:
7. Using your research notes and graphs, select which park is the best overall. Write a one page paper giving your choice and three reasons for choosing that park. Use information from this project and any other information that you would wish to include (example: location, team, concession stands!) You may either include this separately or add it at the end here.
Grading—#1,2,3 +.5 each and #5,6,7 +1 point each. -.1 for every 3 typo error and improper use of sentences.