Play Ball!. A 5th Grade Web Quest By Gary McCulley [email protected].

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A 5th Grade

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A 5th Grade

Web QuestBy Gary McCulley

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Major League Baseball has decided to add an expansion team in the American League. You have been selected as the general manager of the team. However, the Major League Baseball Expansion Committee is requesting that you submit your plans to the league officials for your stadium location, stadium design, team name and logo, and projected ticket prices. Your team will be created through an expansion draft and you will be able to select 25 players from existing MLB teams.

Major League Baseball has decided to add an expansion team in the American League. You have been selected as the general manager of the team. However, the Major League Baseball Expansion Committee is requesting that you submit your plans to the league officials for your stadium location, stadium design, team name and logo, and projected ticket prices. Your team will be created through an expansion draft and you will be able to select 25 players from existing MLB teams.

IntroductionIntroduction

Role 1: General Manager

Role 2: Director- Sales, Marketing, Promotions

Role 3: Director of Ticket Operations

Role 4: Director of Player Development





Process & TasksProcess & Tasks

Tasks Tasks

Use the Internet and the resources provided to create a major league baseball team. Your committee will need to research, evaluate and develop a plan to create a successful (profitable) franchise that includes a stadium design, team name and logo, ticket prices, and a 25-player roster. To complete this project, you will need to complete the tasks listed. The entire committee must have consensus on each project completed. Collaboration among the group is essential!

Use the Internet and the resources provided to create a major league baseball team. Your committee will need to research, evaluate and develop a plan to create a successful (profitable) franchise that includes a stadium design, team name and logo, ticket prices, and a 25-player roster. To complete this project, you will need to complete the tasks listed. The entire committee must have consensus on each project completed. Collaboration among the group is essential!

Make two maps: a state map showing the location (city) of your stadium and a United States map with the location of your selected city and the location of the existing major league teams (both American and National League).A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why the city was selected.

Make two maps: a state map showing the location (city) of your stadium and a United States map with the location of your selected city and the location of the existing major league teams (both American and National League).A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why the city was selected.

Task 1Task 1

Design a stadium, providing at least three drawings (exterior, interior, and any other special features that make your stadium unique). A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why stadium characteristics were included in the final drawings.

Design a stadium, providing at least three drawings (exterior, interior, and any other special features that make your stadium unique). A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why stadium characteristics were included in the final drawings.

Task 2Task 2

Create a list a various ticket prices and a color-coded seating chart of your stadium. Calculations will be made to determine maximum revenue of ticket sales for the first season.A report is due explaining the rationale of the ticket prices.

Create a list a various ticket prices and a color-coded seating chart of your stadium. Calculations will be made to determine maximum revenue of ticket sales for the first season.A report is due explaining the rationale of the ticket prices.

Task 3Task 3

Create a unique team name and logo as it appears on the team jerseys (home and away) and the cap. The team name and mascot will also be created.A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why the team mascot and logo was selected.

Create a unique team name and logo as it appears on the team jerseys (home and away) and the cap. The team name and mascot will also be created.A report is due explaining the rationale of how/why the team mascot and logo was selected.

Task 4Task 4

Create a 25-player roster for your team. Team roster will include player name, position, and salary. Salary total will be evident.A report will be written explaining the rationale of how/why the players were drafted

Create a 25-player roster for your team. Team roster will include player name, position, and salary. Salary total will be evident.A report will be written explaining the rationale of how/why the players were drafted

Task 5Task 5

The General Manager will be responsible for selecting the city in which the team will be located, drawing the maps needed to complete Task 1, and writing the report explaining why the city was selected for the new stadium.

Use the resources below to assist in the research on where to build.

Ballparks by Munsey and Suppes Click on “Facts and Figures” in the left hand column, then click on “Map of current ballparks”. The US map here is an excellent resource for completing part of Task 1.

The General Manager will be responsible for selecting the city in which the team will be located, drawing the maps needed to complete Task 1, and writing the report explaining why the city was selected for the new stadium.

Use the resources below to assist in the research on where to build.

Ballparks by Munsey and Suppes Click on “Facts and Figures” in the left hand column, then click on “Map of current ballparks”. The US map here is an excellent resource for completing part of Task 1.

Process: Role 1 General Manager


The General Manager will assist in the research of the stadium design. The stadium will need a “special feature” or something unique to the stadium that will draw the fans to the games. Examples of special features at other stadiums would include a special roof (dome or retractable), waterfalls, downtown or scenic settings, ivy covered walls, extra tall outfield wall (Green Monster in Fenway Park), adjoining hotel rooms, large video boards, etc. Your selected city will allocate $300 million dollars. Be unique, but be realistic. For example, do not create a stadium with an attached monorail or airport etc. You have enough money for a stadium only. It would be acceptable however, to build your stadium next to any existing airport, or train station.

The General Manager will assist in the research of the stadium design. The stadium will need a “special feature” or something unique to the stadium that will draw the fans to the games. Examples of special features at other stadiums would include a special roof (dome or retractable), waterfalls, downtown or scenic settings, ivy covered walls, extra tall outfield wall (Green Monster in Fenway Park), adjoining hotel rooms, large video boards, etc. Your selected city will allocate $300 million dollars. Be unique, but be realistic. For example, do not create a stadium with an attached monorail or airport etc. You have enough money for a stadium only. It would be acceptable however, to build your stadium next to any existing airport, or train station.



Use the resources below to help complete Task 2.

World Stadiums - Stadiums in the United States A US map appears on this page with the individual states listed to the right. Clicking on the state names will produce a list with stadium locations present in the state. This is a comprehensive list of every stadium built in the world. Links with information and pictures are available for the larger stadiums. This is also a great site to get ideas on designs. There is a link here that lists stadiums by capacity.

HOK S+V+E - sports architecture, venue archit... This company has created many distinctive stadiums. This is a “must see” web site if you are looking for ideas on what to include in your stadium. Click on “Showcase” and “Portfolio” to access different roof designs and picture galleries.






Baseball Stadium Technologies Few graphics on this page, but very good information to help evaluate features to include in a new stadium.

Ballparks of Baseball-Ballpark Comparisons There is good information here to compare characteristics of the major league stadiums. Information on seating capacity, cost, and turf are especially helpful in determining features of your new stadium.

www.digitalballparks.com/#38EC8 Another good site with stadium pictures and information.

Ballparks by Munsey and Suppes Click on “Facts & Figures” and check out maps of current and future ballparks. Clicking on the map will give specific information about the given stadiums. The “Future ballparks” link will show examples of artist renderings once the projects are finished.



www.digitalballparks.com/#38EC8 Another good site with stadium pictures and information.




Process: Role 1 General ManagerProcess: Role 1 General Manager

Some things to consider:

Is the city population large enough to support team?Are there any other baseball teams around? Will the weather conditions accommodate the schedule (April-October)?

Your entire committee must agree with your selections. Be prepared to defend your choices and remain open to any ideas they may have.

The general manager will collaborate with the other members and assist in the research of Tasks 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Is the city population large enough to support team?Are there any other baseball teams around? Will the weather conditions accommodate the schedule (April-October)?

Your entire committee must agree with your selections. Be prepared to defend your choices and remain open to any ideas they may have.

The general manager will collaborate with the other members and assist in the research of Tasks 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Also known as the graphics artist, the director of Sales, Marketing, and Promotions is responsible for creating the name and logo that will represent the team, and creating the three stadium drawings. The decision on the team name and logo must not be taken lightly. Consensus of the entire committee will be needed to insure the citizens of the city will approve.

Use the resource below to help complete Task 4.

Major League Baseball Kids' Dugout Click on each major league team to get ideas on existing team logos and mascots. Remember, the logo and mascot must be unique.

Also known as the graphics artist, the director of Sales, Marketing, and Promotions is responsible for creating the name and logo that will represent the team, and creating the three stadium drawings. The decision on the team name and logo must not be taken lightly. Consensus of the entire committee will be needed to insure the citizens of the city will approve.

Use the resource below to help complete Task 4.

Major League Baseball Kids' Dugout Click on each major league team to get ideas on existing team logos and mascots. Remember, the logo and mascot must be unique.

Process: Role 2 Director- Sales, Marketing,

Promotions


Promotions

The director of Sales, Marketing, and Promotions is responsible for designing the new stadium. Drawings will be needed of the exterior, interior, and the “special feature” of the stadium. A written report of why the characteristics of your stadium, logo, and mascot were chosen. Please provide specific examples defending your designs.

You will be assisted by the General Manager in completing Task 2. The General Manager of your committee will help research stadium features. Your job will be to create the drawings and to provide the written report.

The director of Sales, Marketing, and Promotions is responsible for designing the new stadium. Drawings will be needed of the exterior, interior, and the “special feature” of the stadium. A written report of why the characteristics of your stadium, logo, and mascot were chosen. Please provide specific examples defending your designs.

You will be assisted by the General Manager in completing Task 2. The General Manager of your committee will help research stadium features. Your job will be to create the drawings and to provide the written report.


Promotions


Promotions








Promotions


Promotions



www.digitalballparks.com/#38EC8 Another web site that has information on major league ballparks.




www.digitalballparks.com/#38EC8 Another web site that has information on major league ballparks.



Promotions


Promotions


Stadium designDoes the design compliments/contrasts the surrounding landscape? Have easy access? Multiple access (car, train, close to airport)? Develop fan curiosity (stadium design so radical fans will have to come just to see what it looks like inside)?

Mascot/logoDoes it represent the team/city well?Does it incorporate characteristics from the city in its design?Is it likeable? You don’t want a mascot so scary the kids will be afraid.Collaborate with your group. Do they have any ideas that might improve the drawings


Stadium designDoes the design compliments/contrasts the surrounding landscape? Have easy access? Multiple access (car, train, close to airport)? Develop fan curiosity (stadium design so radical fans will have to come just to see what it looks like inside)?

Mascot/logoDoes it represent the team/city well?Does it incorporate characteristics from the city in its design?Is it likeable? You don’t want a mascot so scary the kids will be afraid.Collaborate with your group. Do they have any ideas that might improve the drawings

Process: Role 2 Director- Sales, Marketing, Promotions

Process: Role 2 Director- Sales, Marketing, Promotions

The Director of Ticket Operations will be responsible for setting ticket prices throughout the stadium and calculating revenues generated from ticket sales. A color- coded seating chart of the stadium will be created as well as a written report explaining your rationale.

You will need to consult the General Manager and the Director of Sales, Marketing, & Promotions about the stadium design before the color- coded seating chart can be created.

Be prepared to explain your reasoning behind setting your ticket prices.

Consensus of the entire committee will be needed on the ticket prices and seating chart.





Process: Role 3 Director of Ticket Operations Process: Role 3 Director of Ticket Operations



















These resources will help complete Task 3.

Ballparks of Baseball-Seating Charts Click on ballparks listed to see examples of existing seating charts in the major leagues.

It's a pretty cool spot Click on the picture on this web site to see an example of ticket pricing throughout the stadium

Major League Baseball - Teams Click on the “Teams” button at the top of the page to see a list of all of the baseball teams. Each teams web site address is listed. From there you can go to each team’s web site and research ticket prices at each stadium


Ballparks of Baseball-Seating Charts Click on ballparks listed to see examples of existing seating charts in the major leagues.

It's a pretty cool spot Click on the picture on this web site to see an example of ticket pricing throughout the stadium

Major League Baseball - Teams Click on the “Teams” button at the top of the page to see a list of all of the baseball teams. Each teams web site address is listed. From there you can go to each team’s web site and research ticket prices at each stadium


The final activity for Task 3 is to calculate the revenue generated from ticket sales. This calculation will need to be based on selling every seat in the stadium for 81 home games. Each ticket price will have its own color for the seating chart. You will need to calculate to get the following information:

•Ticket revenue for each color on the seating chart•Ticket revenue for all seats for one game•Ticket revenue for all homes games (81 games)

See example on next slide.

The final activity for Task 3 is to calculate the revenue generated from ticket sales. This calculation will need to be based on selling every seat in the stadium for 81 home games. Each ticket price will have its own color for the seating chart. You will need to calculate to get the following information:

•Ticket revenue for each color on the seating chart•Ticket revenue for all seats for one game•Ticket revenue for all homes games (81 games)

See example on next slide.


JOHN DOE MEMORIAL STADIUM- capacity 40,000 seats

Red 10,000 seats @ $5.00 each = $50,000Blue 10,000 seats @ $7.00 each = $70,000Yellow 15.000 seats @ $10.00 each = $150,000Green 5,000 seats @ $$20.00 each = $100,000

Ticket revenue for each game would total $370,000 (50,000 + $70,000 + $150,000 + $100,000)$370,000 X 81 home games = $29,970,000

Ticket sales at my stadium would be about 30 million dollars (SELLING OUT EVERY GAME!)

JOHN DOE MEMORIAL STADIUM- capacity 40,000 seats

Red 10,000 seats @ $5.00 each = $50,000Blue 10,000 seats @ $7.00 each = $70,000Yellow 15.000 seats @ $10.00 each = $150,000Green 5,000 seats @ $$20.00 each = $100,000

Ticket revenue for each game would total $370,000 (50,000 + $70,000 + $150,000 + $100,000)$370,000 X 81 home games = $29,970,000

Ticket sales at my stadium would be about 30 million dollars (SELLING OUT EVERY GAME!)


Your group must consider these questions when setting ticket prices:

Are the ticket prices fair?Will the club make or lose money at these prices?Will this cover the players combined salaries?

Your ticket prices must be realistic. Setting a ticket price of $100.00 for every seat in your stadium is not realistic. Your fans won’t pay it and no one will come!

Collaborate with group again to insure your calculations are correct.

Your group must consider these questions when setting ticket prices:

Are the ticket prices fair?Will the club make or lose money at these prices?Will this cover the players combined salaries?

Your ticket prices must be realistic. Setting a ticket price of $100.00 for every seat in your stadium is not realistic. Your fans won’t pay it and no one will come!

Collaborate with group again to insure your calculations are correct.


The responsibility of the Director of Player Development is to research all of the players in the league, draft 25 players to start your team, and calculate total money spent on salaries. A written report explaining your draft decisions will be created. This will complete Task 5. When drafting players for your team, you must follow these rules.

1. You have exactly 40 million dollars to spend on player salaries for the first year. No multi-year contacts will be offered.

2. When selecting your 25 players, you must select:5 starting pitchers, 6 relief pitchers, 14 position players

3. You may select only one player from each major league team. There are currently 30 teams to choose from, so five teams will not lose any players.

The responsibility of the Director of Player Development is to research all of the players in the league, draft 25 players to start your team, and calculate total money spent on salaries. A written report explaining your draft decisions will be created. This will complete Task 5. When drafting players for your team, you must follow these rules.

1. You have exactly 40 million dollars to spend on player salaries for the first year. No multi-year contacts will be offered.

2. When selecting your 25 players, you must select:5 starting pitchers, 6 relief pitchers, 14 position players

3. You may select only one player from each major league team. There are currently 30 teams to choose from, so five teams will not lose any players.

Process: Role 4Director of Player DevelopmentProcess: Role 4Director of Player Development


USATODAY.com - Baseball salaries database Salary information current through the 2002 season. Choose a team and click on 2002 to get a list of the player salaries and positions.

Major League Baseball - Teams Use this link for quick access to team rosters and player statistics. No salary information here however.

Collaborate with group. Do they agree with selections made? Are the calculations correct?


USATODAY.com - Baseball salaries database Salary information current through the 2002 season. Choose a team and click on 2002 to get a list of the player salaries and positions.

Major League Baseball - Teams Use this link for quick access to team rosters and player statistics. No salary information here however.

Collaborate with group. Do they agree with selections made? Are the calculations correct?

Process: Role 4Director of Player DevelopmentProcess: Role 4Director of Player Development

Summary report Did your group complete everything on the list?

•State map with City location•United States map with City location and location of all 30 MLB teams•Report on stadium•Drawings of stadium (minimum 3 drawings-exterior, interior, special feature)•Team name created•Team logo designed.•Team mascot created.•Home and Away uniforms (including cap) designed. •Report on stadium, logo, mascot designs•Ticket prices for various sections throughout the stadium•Color-coded seating chart•Calculations of maximum ticket revenues (totals for each ticket price, game total, season total).•Report on ticket prices•25 players drafted following the 3 rules.•Calculation of player salaries• Report on player draft.

Summary report Did your group complete everything on the list?

•State map with City location•United States map with City location and location of all 30 MLB teams•Report on stadium•Drawings of stadium (minimum 3 drawings-exterior, interior, special feature)•Team name created•Team logo designed.•Team mascot created.•Home and Away uniforms (including cap) designed. •Report on stadium, logo, mascot designs•Ticket prices for various sections throughout the stadium•Color-coded seating chart•Calculations of maximum ticket revenues (totals for each ticket price, game total, season total).•Report on ticket prices•25 players drafted following the 3 rules.•Calculation of player salaries• Report on player draft.

EvaluationEvaluation

By rolesBy roles

Summary


State map with city location

United States map with city location and location of all 30 MLB teams

Report on stadium

Team name created


Drawings of stadium (minimum 3 drawings-exterior, interior, special feature)

Team name created

Team logo designed

Team mascot created

Home and Away uniforms (including cap) designed

Report on stadium, logo, mascot designs


Ticket prices throughout the stadium

Color-coded seating chart

Calculations of ticket revenues (totals for each ticket price, game total, season total)

Report on ticket prices

Team name created


List of 25 players drafted (positions, individual salaries included)

Calculation of player salaries

Report on player draft

Team name created

2.1 Choose suitable methods of computation to reflect upon solutions, strategies, and results.

5.3 Express mathematical concepts through the use of language and/or symbolism.

1.5 Apply real world and mathematical problem scenarios to formulate and use number theory concepts

2.5 Inspect, predict, design, continue, and explain patterns and relationships and solve everyday problems

11.4 Develop, predict, and defend positions that are taken based on collected data

2.1 Choose suitable methods of computation to reflect upon solutions, strategies, and results.

5.3 Express mathematical concepts through the use of language and/or symbolism.

1.5 Apply real world and mathematical problem scenarios to formulate and use number theory concepts

2.5 Inspect, predict, design, continue, and explain patterns and relationships and solve everyday problems

11.4 Develop, predict, and defend positions that are taken based on collected data

KCMO Core Curriculum ObjectivesKCMO Core Curriculum Objectives MathMath

Communication ArtsCommunication Arts

3.17 Use communication skills and strategies to aid in decision making.

9.7 Compare and contrast varying perspectives on a current issue.

8.5 Analyze the impact of decisions

10.7 Participate in informal presentations

10.13 Give reasons and cite evidence from the text to support own opinions.

10.3 Engage in conversation with peers and adults to achieve a variety of purposes; asking and answering clarifying questions, giving reasons and support for opinions and feelings

10.14 Use technology to enhance presentations.

11.17 Complete a research product about a topic of interest by consulting several different types of sources: results of experiments, graphics, media, primary and secondary sources, etc.

3.17 Use communication skills and strategies to aid in decision making.

9.7 Compare and contrast varying perspectives on a current issue.

8.5 Analyze the impact of decisions

10.7 Participate in informal presentations

10.13 Give reasons and cite evidence from the text to support own opinions.

10.3 Engage in conversation with peers and adults to achieve a variety of purposes; asking and answering clarifying questions, giving reasons and support for opinions and feelings

10.14 Use technology to enhance presentations.

11.17 Complete a research product about a topic of interest by consulting several different types of sources: results of experiments, graphics, media, primary and secondary sources, etc.

5.1 Support a position or argument with evidence, and take the values of others into consideration.

7.2 Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines, charts, and diagrams to interpret, draw conclusions, and make predictions.

7.3 Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines, charts, and diagrams to communicate information.

5.1 Support a position or argument with evidence, and take the values of others into consideration.

7.2 Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines, charts, and diagrams to interpret, draw conclusions, and make predictions.

7.3 Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines, charts, and diagrams to communicate information.

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Students will use an age appropriate word processor as a tool for writing.

Students will use and create a spreadsheet as a tool to organize and manipulate information.

Students will use a desktop publishing program to produce a project and or presentation with appropriate graphics.

Students will use an age appropriate word processor as a tool for writing.

Students will use and create a spreadsheet as a tool to organize and manipulate information.

Students will use a desktop publishing program to produce a project and or presentation with appropriate graphics.

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