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Name of Activity:
Pedometer Science
Academic content:
Science and Scientific Method, MathPurpose of Activity:
For students to discover the parts of their school day they are most active and get the most steps on their pedometer.Prerequisites:
Understanding of how a pedometer works and where is is worn for best scientific results.Suggested Grade Level:
3-5Materials Needed:
Pen/Pencil, Pedometer Science Handout, Pedometers
Physical activity:
Use of Pedometers, active times throughout dayDescription of Idea
What part of the day are you most active? We make a prediction and then test our hypothesis by wearing a pedometer and going about our day as usual. At 3 points in the day we will record our data on our paper and reset our pedometer. A good scientist looks for accurate, honest data. They do not change the numbers or shake the pedometer to match the hypothesis.
Assessment Ideas:
Disuss at the end of the activity, the students results. Create a graph of of data. Draw conclusions from this data using graph or discussions.
Teaching Suggestions:
Take off pedometers and store in a quiet place during class to avoid disruption.
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities
Students in wheelschairs can use a odometer to track chair motion.
The pedometers can be worn in other locations although not ideal.
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