Frontline PBS League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis - Viewing Guide
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Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and boxing are represented in this mega bundle of sports-themed extended lessons. The ethics of sports, politics, injuries, identities, and responsibilities of premier athletes as role models are covered. Students will read, view, write about and discuss sportPrice $47.60Original Price $68.00Save $20.40
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Students can use the chronological and details notes compiled with this viewing guide to make claims and support their claims with evidence and commentary.
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Elevate your classroom resources with this viewing guide for PBS Frontline's compelling documentary, "League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis." This film investigates the severe impact of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) within the National Football League, featuring pivotal cases like Mike Webster's. It also explores groundbreaking research by Dr. Bennet Omalu and the team led by Ann McKee at Boston University's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy.
This viewing guide consists of 40 fill-in-the-blank questions to reinforce the documentary's key insights. It also includes an answer key for easy instruction.
Additionally, this educational package provides direct links to the film, its full transcript, and related media coverage from NPR and Democracy Now, enriching classroom discussions.
Ideally suited for courses in Language Arts, AP English Language, Physical Education, Sociology, and Forensics, this resource offers a multifaceted approach to understanding the risks associated with heavy-contact sports and the ongoing debate over player safety. Through this detailed and thought-provoking guide, equip your students with the critical thinking tools needed to explore complex real-world issues.
This resource is for educators seeking current, impactful, interdisciplinary teaching materials. It explicitly addresses student safety, sports ethics, and health education.
