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Description
Grades 1–3. An athlete's skills require countless hours of practice and a whole lot of science. Designed to excite learners by integrating STEM into their favorite activities, this program thrives on collaborative learning experiences. During 12 one-hour activities, learners investigate the mechanics of different movements, connecting STEM concepts, such as the forces of motion and the influence of gravity, to exercise and movement. Complete program includes reusable materials and curriculum.
Product Details
The Mechanics of Movement
Grades 1–3. With near-perfect pitches, swings, kicks, strokes, and sprints, an athlete's skills come down to countless hours of practice and a whole lot of science. Designed to excite learners by integrating STEM into their favorite activities, this program thrives on collaborative learning experiences. Each day, learners investigate the mechanics of different movements, connecting STEM concepts, such as the forces of motion and the influence of gravity, to exercise and movement. What does friction have to do with soccer? Why would a football player need to know about unbalanced forces? Answer these questions and so much more in this action-packed, reusable STEM program.
Product Features
- Complete program includes reusable materials and curriculum
- Designed for up to 30 students
- Includes 12 one-hour activities
Curriculum Topics:
1. Active Investigating
2. Staying Balanced
3. Throwing and Catching
4. Kicking and Rolling
5. Jump Ropes
6. Parachutes
7. The Long Jump
8. The High Jump
9. Running
10. Yoga
11. Transferring Energy
12. Fun and Games
Each Activity Includes:
- Schedule
- Opening and closing discussion
- Step-by-step activity instructions
- Topic background and vocabulary
- Optional extension activities
- Assessment
Recommended Settings:
- Summer camps
- Classrooms
- Out-of-school time programs
- Home learning
Tech Requirements:
- None
Professional Development:
- Includes a free half-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $500+
- Includes a free 1-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $1,000+
- Additional training available for purchase by special request
21st-Century Skills:
Helps students develop a set of widely applicable abilities essential for success in the information age:
- Communication and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Leadership and responsibility
- Productivity and accountability
- Social and cross-cultural skills
Standards Alignments:
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2: Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.1: Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.3: Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters, and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.1: Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3: Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
Next Generation Science Standards*
- 3-PS2-1: Forces and Motion