Gold medal!

Subjects:

	Science Anatomy. Life Science. Muscular system. Physiology. Skeletal system.
	Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches English. Language arts. Mathematics. Writing.

Resource Type:
Learning tools and models; Lessons and activities; Teacher guides.

Supporting Materials:
ENC-017061 Event-Based Science

Abstract:
This curriculum kit, developed for grades 5 through 9, as part of the EVENT BASED SCIENCE (EBS) series, uses the stories of Olympic athletes Wilma Rudolf and Steve Brown as the focus of a six week unit on muscles and bones. Each EBS module contains a videotape, a teacher's guide, and student text. Students watch the video, which contains television news coverage of a real science related event and read USA TODAY and other newspaper reports about it. Discussion of the event reveals students prior knowledge of the related science concepts, and an authentic group project helps teams of students refine their knowledge and explore new concepts and processes. The video uses the inspiring story of Atlanta hurdler Steve Brown and his attempt to make the 1996 US Olympic Teams as the hook to generate interest in muscles and bones. Students also read news articles about Wilma Rudolf and the three gold medals she won in the 1960 Olympics. Student teams design an educational/advertising campaign about the health and fitness of the muscular/skeletal system for a company that has become an Official Sponsor of the Olympics. Background information is available in the form of articles as well as hands-on science activities that help teams gather additional data. In a sample activity, students make a life size drawing of a human skeleton. They then select a pair of Olympic events and label the major bones and muscles used in that event. In other activities, students measure the change in muscle performance as fatigue sets in, measure their reaction time, and observe the interaction of muscles and bones using a chicken wing as a model. The unit also provides two interdisciplinary activities that incorporate English and mathematics. Each activity is correlated to the NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS in the teacher's guide. The guide also summarizes learning objectives and provides instructions, a schedule of activities, and a list of materials. The student text contains readings and activity sheets. The assessment component of this unit consists of authentic assessments, rubrics for the science activities and group projects, and a comprehensive writing assignment that includes a peer response and self assessment. Charts, tables, answer keys, and masters for student worksheets are also provided. (Author/LCT)

Table of Contents:
[Student text:]
Preface
The story, Parts 1 to 4
Science activities
     A visible means of sport
     Boning up on muscles
     Winging it
     The couch potato Olympics
     The grabber
Discovery files
     Polio
     Bones: living rock
     Muscle types, training, and fatigue
     Muscular injuries and diseases
     Form and function of the muscle skeleton system
     Bone injuries and diseases
     Steroids
     Meeting the needs of muscles and bones
     Movement: the interaction of muscles and bones
     Joints
     Connective tissue
     Connective tissue injuries
     Growth
On the job
     Writer
     Vice president of marketing
     Marketing manager
     Biomechanics research consultant
     Certified personal trainer
     Education coordinator
Interdisciplinary activities
     English: Publishing a book
     Math: Warm ups
     Math: A stable platform
     Math: The business of sports
     Social studies: Please take my city
Performance assessment
     Writing to persuade
Acknowledgments

[Teacher guide:]
Preface
Science outcomes
Introduction
The hook
The task
Science activities
     Boning up on muscles
     Winging it
     The couch potato Olympics
     The grabber
Interdisciplinary activities
     English: Publishing a book
     Math: Warm ups
     Math: A stable platform
     Math: The business of sports
     Social studies: Please take my city
Performance assessment
     Writing to persuade

Vendor: Dale Seymour Publications Pearson Learning Group PO Box 2500 Lebanon IN 46052 (800) 237-3142 (800) 321-3106 Fax: (800) 393-3156 http://www.pearsonlearning.com

Pricing Information:

Description: 1 classroom set

Cost: $145.00

Note: A classroom set contains 1 teacher's guide with videotape(s) and 15 student editions.

ISBN: 978-0-7690-1130-1

Description: 1 teacher guide and 1 videotape

Cost: $24.50

ISBN: 978-0-201-49732-8

Description: 1 student text

Cost: $9.95

ISBN: 978-0-201-49730-4

Publisher:
Dale Seymour Publications

Contributor(s):

Author: Russell G Wright.

Funding Agency:
National Science Foundation (NSF).

Specifications:
Kit includes:
1 student text (vi, 53 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.)
1 teacher guide (viii, 31 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.)
1 videotape (VHS, 2 min. 19 sec. : sound, color ; 1/2 in.)

Record Created: 08/21/1998 Last Modified: 06/27/2005