100 meter race

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to understand types of motion.
2. Students will be able to learn straightline motion by running on an athletic track.
3. Students will be able to calculate the speed based on the time taken to complete the race.

Description Of Activity

Running on a track involves lots of physical activity. To incorporate physical activity and science learning, following can be taken up:

1. Track of 100 mtr will be marked.
2. Students in a given class will be divided into small groups.
3. Each group will have to take part in the running.
4. One of the restring team will record the data like time taken by each individual to complete the race.
5. Based on the available data they will be able to interpret it.

Variations

Based on this activity other types of motions can be introduced to the students.

Coaching Tips

care must be taken that every one runs safely and no one is discouraged .

Equipment/Material Required

1. Athletic track
2. Notebook and pen
3. Whistle
4. Stop watch.