In this episode of History from Room 213 we learn about the life of “The Greatest Athlete of All Time”, Jim Thorpe. Who was he and why was he so great? Listen in and decide for yourself: Is Jim Thorpe the Greatest Athlete of All Time?

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Looking for more resources for today's topic? Check out my suggestions below:

•  Undefeated is a biography about Jim Thorpe. It's a great read for Middle School aged students - it draws you in and moves quickly.  Your students will love it! 
• If you're looking for a variety of sources to teach about the Carlisle Indian Industrial School or the Indian Boarding School Movement, check out Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Indigenous Histories, Memories, and Reclamations (Indigenous Education). 
• My 7 year old LOVED Unstoppable! It's a narrative non-fiction book that covers Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle football team's defeat of Army. He read it several times and offered suggestions for what to include in this episode. 
• We really like the "Who Was?" series in our house. It's great for early readers! Who Was Jim Thorpe? releases June of 2023. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
• To learn more about the 1912 Olympics, check out this collection of essays. 

Written and produced by Rebeccah Glass Lowe
Recorded by Cam Melton at Milkman Recording Studies
 Mixed and mastered by Rob Glass at Milkman Recording Studies, Indianapolis, IN
Theme Music: "Do Your Best" by Cam Melton

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