Research Presentation

All topics in the history of American sports cannot be covered in half a school year. In
order to cover as many different topics as possible, we will conclude the class by
researching topics that most interest us.
Assignment: Select a research topic and prepare a presentation that will teach your
classmates all the important information about your topic. Important information would
include: biographical information, impact of your topic, relevant quotes, pictures, etc.
Make sure that you cover ALL of the important information. The rest of the class should
be able to explain your topic to someone else after hearing your presentation.
Presentation: Your presentation can be done through Keynote, poster, video, or
another approved format. You could even make a trading card. Your presentation should
be at least 4 minutes long. Your presentation should present all of the information that is
necessary to understand the topic that you selected! Your presentation should be
professional. Use your time in class wisely!

Possible topics:

- High school athletes turning pro

without attending college

- The History of the Super Bowl

- The History of the Heisman Trophy
- Who is the greatest NFL running back
-

of all time?
Vince Lombardi
Fielding H. Yost
Bo Schembechler vs. Woody Hayes
Greg Louganis
Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird
Michael Jordan
The Mitchell Report
UCLA Dynasty, the Wizard of
Westwood
Muhammad Ali (vs. Frazier)
The Battle of the Sexes
The history of black QBs in the NFL
Pat Tillman
Wayne Gretzky

Gordie Howe
Lou Gehrig
Harlem Globetrotters
ABA
Hank Aaron
O.J. Simpson
Mike Tyson
Miami Dolphins undefeated season
Tiger Woods
Jack Niklaus wins Masters at 46
Cal Ripken Jr. breaks consecutive
games record
Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosas race
to the record
Lance Armstrong
Carl Lewis
Olympic Dream Team
UFC
Concussions in football