Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: How Far to Mount Katahdin

Organized into 5 parts, this lesson plan combines physical activity with academic subjects including math, health, and geography. In part I, students calculate how many steps it would take to complete the Appalachian Trail. In parts II and III, students focus on the ideal speed of the hike and how carrying a backpack affects this speed. Parts IV and V require students to engage in Internet research and complete math questions related to the Appalachian Trail and hike.