Activity

Playing Catch-Up

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Run, Rich, run! Learners watch a video clip from the NFL showing Rich Eisen running a 40-yard dash. It then superimposes a video clip of Julio Jones. The task is to determine who would complete the dash first—if Julio Jones runs at half speed only.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with a track coach or physical education teacher for the lesson
  • Have learners create a similar video
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with rates
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
  • Teenagers may find video funny
Cons
  • Video is from 2011, which young scholars might not be able to relate to
Common Core