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INVESTIGATIONS
Technology
- I expect students to explore which shapes and materials are strongest,
and perhaps compare the use of different shapes and or materials in
model structures. I expect perhaps testing various materials for
strength of different kinds.
- We plan to use laptops for research into strength and forces. We will
use digital cameras to archive our investigations. We may use
excel to chart results, and each group will prepare a power-point presentation
to show the results of their investigation
- Classroom management could be a problem, but Technology teachers are
generally pretty comfortable with organized chaos. I have a large lab
area and I plan to split the groups up to different areas of the room.
Machines are also available, as is internet access in this lab.
After students decide on how to proceed, I will simply be there
to help them, and answer questions as they come up.
Other activities
As a preliminary activity, Students will view videotapes on construction,
and bridges. they will also be assigned some in class reading with
2 worksheets that cover the reading. They will see 1 slideshow over
construction in general, and 1 that will be a build-up to the investigation
activity. They will also do a short exercise with the Bridge Builder
program.
Physical Education
I want my students to examine different workouts and try to determine
which ones are the most effective in increasing a persons strength in
a particular area. These investigations can be done from the Internet
pages provided and the related links, but are not limited only to these
sources.
- Is doing 3 sets of 10 repetitions on the bench press at 80% of 1RM
3 times per week enough to increase the muscular strength of your pectoral
muscles?
- Does running 3 miles per day, 5 days a week at a 7-minute per mile
pace, decrease your resting heart rate?
I want my students to use the information they have acquired to
develop a personalized fitness program for themselves that will increase
their strength in a particular area. Upon completion of this plan,
I would like to them to present their finding along with an outline of
their fitness program and how it will be evaluated for its effectiveness
using a PowerPoint presentation.
I will introduce this activity the 3rd week of the second semester
and will begin viewing presentations the 15th week. The 17th week
of the semester, we will present our programs to the 8th grade industrial
technology students. My students will be given 2 class days per
week to conduct their research and for the development of their programs.
We will have access to lab carts, weightlifting equipment, and the gymnasium
for each of these class periods.
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