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Authors-Paula Winget and Nancy Fileccia Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning Pages may be copied for other members of household only. For group use, please see our website to purchase a classroom/co-op license. Please check our website at: www.ajourneythroughlearning.com While you are there, sign up for our email newsletter and receive a FREE lapbook! You ll also receive great discount codes, special offers, find out what s new and what s to come! Join us on Facebook! Clipart is from www.clipart.com with permission Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 2

Things to Know Hamburger Fold-Fold horizontally Hotdog Fold-Fold vertically Dotted Lines-These are the cutting lines. Accordion Fold-This fold is like making a paper fan. Fold on the first line so that title is on top. Turn over and fold on next line so that title is on top again. Turn over again and fold again on the next line so that title is on top. Continue until all folds are done. Cover Labels-Most of the booklets that are folded look nicer with a label on top instead of just a blank space. They will be referred to as cover label. Folder 1 How do I know where to place each template in the folder? This placement key tells you the template goes in the first folder at the top of the left flap. Gather the number of folders required for the project. Fold them flat as seen here. Folding a Lapbook Base Original fold line For each folder, fold the left and right sides inward toward the original line to create two flaps. Crease so that the highest part of each flap is touching the original line. It is important not to let the two flaps overlap. You may want to take a ruler and run it down each crease to make it sharper. Highest part of flap. Glue your folders together by putting glue (or you may staple) on the inside of the flaps. Then press the newly glued flaps together with your hands until they get a good strong hold to each other. Follow this step to add as many folders as you need for your project. Most of our lapbooks have either 2 or 3 folders. G L U E G L U E G L U E G L U E Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 3

The History of Baseball Baseball is an All-American favorite pastime. It began in the 18th century with the use of a stick and a can. At this time, there were no rules or equipment. In 1860, the first semi and fully professional teams began to appear. By the end of 1861, baseball was called the "National Pastime" of America. The first national team began in 1871. It was called the National Association. It lasted for just four years. In 1876, a new league called the National League was formed. It only lasted a few years. It seemed that the organization of the leagues was poorly done and none seemed able to survive. In 1901, the current league, American League, began. Baseball in the early part of the 20th century became known as the "dead-ball era." There were no official rules to the game, so it was often played very aggressively and sometimes violently. In 1920, the whole game under went many changes. A precise field was laid out with the bases moved closer to the infield. Rules, equipment, guidelines and even the size of the balls were all redone. In 1885, the Cuban Giants became the first black professional baseball club. For 135 years, the black professionals played and organized their games. Then in 1920, a former ballplayer, Rube Foster, began the Negro National League. It eventually became known as the Eastern Colored League. Their league continued until 1930 and ended with the Great Depression. It revised itself from 1942 to 1948. During that time, some of the greatest black players of all time were produced. Because of funding problems, the Negro League finally ended for good in 1948. The Rules The game of baseball is played between two teams composed of nine players each. The two teams take turns batting and being out in the field. When each team has had a turn at bat and a turn in the field that constitutes an inning. A team is completed after nine innings. The point of the game is to have each player on the battling team to hit the ball and then run around the bases. Once the player hits the ball using the bat he/she runs from home plate counterclockwise to first base, then second, third, and then back to home plate. It is the job of the team out in the field to try and catch the ball and prevent the team from scoring. When three outs are achieved, the teams switch roles. If after nine endings the score is tied between the two teams, the game can go into extra innings or overtime. Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 6

Folder 1 Read History of Baseball. Cut out each of the booklets. Stack the booklets on top of each other with the cover label on top. Staple together at the top. Glue into lapbook. Directions: Fill out the information on each booklet. The History of Baseball Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 7

Folder 1 Read The Rules. Cut out as one piece. Fold in half. Glue into lapbook. Directions: Inside of the lapbook, list a few of the rules you have learned. The Rules to Baseball Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 8

Equipment Needed To play the game of baseball safely there are several items that are needed. A glove or mitt as it is sometimes called, is worn to cover and protect the palm of the hand. They are made for both right and left hand players. The position played also affects the type of glove a player will have. The catcher s mitt is well padded, bigger, and round in shape. A first baseman s is longer than one used by the other fielders, and an outfielders is larger than an infielder s glove. The ball used in the game is a piece of cork covered with rubber. The rubber is then covered with a yarn made from cotton and wool. This is then covered by two pieces of cowhide that are sew together with exactly 108 stitches. The ball is 9 to 9¼ inches in circumference and weighs 5 to 5¼ ounces. The number one seller of baseballs is The Rawlings Company. Bats are created out of anything from aluminum to wood. In the major leagues, the players can only use a wooden bat. The legal size of a bat is 42 inches in length and 2 ¾ inches in diameter at its thickest point. White ash is the most used wood in making bats. Catchers are the only players that are required to wear protector covering during the entire time they are in the game. They wear a face-mask, chest protector, shin guards, cup, and a helmet. Helmets, worn by the player up to bat, was started in 1952 by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Today, helmets are worn by all batters. Cleats are worn as shoes to help the player have a firmer grip on the field. Steel bars about 3 quarters of an inch wide and a half an inch deep are fixed to the bottom of the shoes. The Playing Field The ideal playing field begins on a flat, open area. Your location of home plate will determine the complete layout of the field. Once you chose home plate, mark out your turf in a 13-foot radius. Second base is marked next by measuring from the back tip of home plate to 127 feet 3 3.8 inches. Your base pad will be placed in the center of this mark. While your measure tape is laid out from home to second, go ahead and mark the pitching rubber. It is located at 60 feet 6 feet. Now, to mark first and third base. Using two tape measures stretch one from second base toward the base line of first base. Do the same with the second tape from the tip of home plate toward first base. Repeat this same process to locate third base. The point where the two tapes cross at the 90 foot mark is the location of your based. Your baseball diamond should be a 90 foot square. The last step is the pitcher s mound. This mound should be 18 feet with 10 feet from the front of the rubber to home plate and 8 feet from the back of the rubber. The mound itself is 5 feet wide and 10 ½ inches high. Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 9

Folder 1 Read Equipment Needed. Cut out booklet as one piece. Fold the back bottom section up in back, and then fold the flaps back and glue to make a pocket. Cut out the cards on the next three pages. Directions: Using books or the internet, research each of the forest animals. Fill out the card on each of the items used to play baseball. Place it in the pocket when you are done. Flap Equipment Hamburger fold Flap Copyright 2013 A Journey Through Learning 10