TEACHING SCIENCE THROUGH INQUIRY

lesson plans

THEME: Do Athletes Use FORCE & MOTION?

PURPOSE: to integrate resources from the informal museum and formal education system to inquire how

athletes use FORCE & MOTION

GOALS/OBJECTIVES:

· students will understand technology as a learning tool to inquire how athletes use FORCE & MOTION when they play.

· students use visual aids (games, photos, slideshows, movies) to record experiences and findings

· enhance and increase involvement that will result in the student taking ownership in the project

· comply with the Philadelphia curriculum standards

Reading - 1.2.4.A-C

Math - 2.3.4.A,C; 2.4.4.C,E; 2.6.4.C; 2.7.4.E,F,H,I

Writing - 1.4.4.B,C; 1.5.4.A-G

Science Cross Cutting Standards #1, #6

Science Philadelphia Standards #4

Speaking & Listening Standards 1.6.4.A,C,D,E,F

Listening Standards #1, #2

Physical Education Content Standard 1,2,3,5,

Technology, Computer

MATERIALS:

• Hands-on activities with Force & Motion Kits
• Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine
• Technology Equipment (photos, camera, computer)

FIELD TRIP:

• Visit to the Franklin Institute Museum

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:

• Describe Force & Motion used by athletes from pictures in Sports Illustrated for Kids Magazine
• Discuss and fill in a KWL (know, want to know, learn) Activity Sheet
• Students visit Force & Motion classroom centers for hands-on activity
• Students review iMovie tape recorded at the museum and in the classroom.
• Worksheets ( KWL chart, trivia questions, alphabetize words, word search).

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Overview

Museum Visit

Classroom Activities

Lesson Plans Standards, Worksheets

Reference Resources