400 mts. Circuit Race

Learning Outcomes

1. Distinguish between complete and incomplete circuit with a well labelled figure
2. Analyze the flow of current in a simple electric circuit with battery, bulb and wires to identify necessary condition to ensure flow of current.
3. Describe the structure and function of electric cells
4. Analyze the flow of current in a simple electric circuit with battery, bulb and wires to identify necessary condition to ensure flow of current.
5. Infer why metals like copper and aluminium are used for making wires for domestic & industrial purposes

 

Description Of Activity

How to Play

1. Assemble children at the start of an athletic track of 400 mts. (ideal) or 200 mts. (if 400 mts is not available)
2. Assuming there are 8 lanes, mark start/end line, 100 mts, 200 mts. and 300 mts. on the ground.
3. Hurdles are placed on the lanes of varying heights. Make sure that the height and placement of hurdles are broadly uniform for all lanes in the 400 mts track.
4. Each Team of 4 athletes will occupy one lane and stand at these positions of start line, 100 mts, 200 mts. and 300 mts.
5. Teacher will start the race with Clapper / Gun shot.
6. 8 Children to be at the start / end of the race to note the timing.
7. Children will pass on baton from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th member of the team
8. Teams will reach at different times (seconds, milli-seconds)
9. Some team may not complete the race

Classroom Learnings:

1. 400 mts track represents the circuit. Circuit starts from starting line (say point A) and comes back to same starting line
2. Gun Shot/Clapper represents the switch
3. Speed of each team represents the Magnitude of Current
4. Student who are taller / heavier will have different speeds - they are like Aluminium and Copper are conductors which have different resistivity
5. Explosive Start at the starting line may be treated as the Battery. Flow of Current is from Positive to Negative (through conductors) and Negative to Positive (inside the battery)
6. Obstacles/Hurdles are different types of Resistors
7. Baton represents the electron that moves from positive to negative terminals through the conductors

Variations

1. Size of athletic ground may vary depending upon facility in the school
2. Circuit Training equipment may be placed to make it interesting - shalom poles, agility ladders, cones, hula hoops, hurdles etc.

Coaching Tips

Encourage children to pace appropriately so that they increase pace towards end. They should practice this regularly.

Equipment/Material Required

Circuit Training equipments - shalom poles, agility ladders, cones, hulla hoops, hurdles etc.