GPS Standard :
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights). GPS Standard
His athletic beginning… :
His athletic beginning…
On to the University of California :
On to the University of California
Army Life :
Army Life 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army
A new change in baseball… :
A new change in baseball…
Robinson and the Dodgers :
In his decade-long career with the Dodgers, Robinson and his team won the National League pennant several times.
Finally, in 1955, he helped them achieve the ultimate victory: the World Series. Robinson and the Dodgers
Summary of Robinson’s contributions :
Summary of Robinson’s contributions
Credits :
Information and pictures were found on:
Biography of Jackie Robinson
http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/photo-gallery/jackie-robinson.jsp
Pasadena Junior College
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronschmidt/209561499/
Life as a Soldier
http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/gallery/?id=4638245&image=5
Branch Rickey
http://www.originaloldradio.com/hear_it_now.html
Dodgers
http://education.baseballhalloffame.org/experience/thematic_units/civil_rights/montreal.html
World Series Ticket Stub
http://www.baseballforum.com/dugout/53635-world-series-ticket-stubs.html Credits