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Project Idea Summary of the issue, challenge, investigation, scenario, or problem:
Students will analyze field event athletes’ performances in their specific events and create a plan to optimize and improve the paths the athletes or their implements take (i.e. throwing a shot put or long/high jumping).
Driving Question How can we create and implement the most efficient path for a thrower/jumper’s specific event without sacrificing performance?
21st Century Skills to be explicitly taught and assessed (T+A) or that will be encouraged (E) by project work, but not taught or assessed: (NETS Added)
Collaboration and Communication (NETS-S 2) X Creativity and Innovation: (NETS-S 1) X
Presentation X Research and Inform. Fluency (NETS-S 3) X
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making (NETS-S 4)
X Other
Presentation Audience:
Culminating Products and Performances
Group: Presentation to the coaching staffs of college/high school track team using digital media
(PowerPoint, Prezi, Podcasts, Dartfish, Etc…) with handouts
Invite a college track coach to come to class (or students go to track facility) and have the coach charge the students with helping the team by finding the most efficient path in a particular field event. The coach then requests the students to come up with a convincing presentation on how to improve the athlete’s form, thereby creating the most efficient path.
Assessments Formative
Assessments (During Project)
Quizzes/Tests X Practice Presentations X
Journal/Learning Log X Notes
Preliminary Plans/Outlines/Prototypes X Checklists
P R O J E C T TE A C H I N G A N D L E A R N I N G G U I D E
Project: Extreme Makeover: Track & Field Course/Semester: Pre-Calculus/Spring Semester
Knowledge and Skills Needed by Students to successfully complete culminating products and
performances, and do well on summative assessments
Scaffolding / Materials / Lessons to be Provided by the project teacher, other teachers, experts,
mentors, community members
How to use data collection hardware and software
A lesson will be given to students over how to use the data collection software and hardware. Students will create a presentation on their athlete’s parabolic motion. Students will need to know
how to operate the video recorder and the Dartfish program. The school’s video/computer lab will
be available for use with specific computers loaded with Dartfish.
Parabolic motion
The students will need to know how to plot data points on a graph. A lesson will be given on the
characteristics of parabolas and how it relates to parabolic motion. Students will need to know how
to effectively identify a parabola and its equation. Graphing calculators and the internet will be available to all students, one-to-one.
7 Components of wellness
A lesson will be given on the 7 components of wellness (social, spiritual, physical, occupational,
intellectual, emotional, environmental) and how they relate to the project. Students will need to
know how to distinguish the components. Students will be given access to library and internet for
reference.
Collaboration and communication skills
A quick discussion over how to work in groups will be given by teacher. Students will need to know
how to communicate effectively with those around them. The students will be given a contract
detailing how they need to work in their group.
Problem solving to correctly answer the driving question
Students will need to know effective problem-solving strategies. Access to the library and internet
will be available. Students will be able to meet with the teacher if needed for help with problem
solving.
Finding quadratic equations
A lesson will be given to the students on the basics of finding equations to graph, with an obvious
emphasis on quadratic equations. Students will need to know the basics of finding and graphing
equations while using a graphing calculator. Students will need to know the components of a graph and be able to effectively communicate their meanings. Graphing calculators will be provided to
students one-to-one.
Presentation skills
Students will need to know basic public speaking skills. Students will be provided a rubric for their
final presentations. Students will have time to give a practice presentation to their peers with an
open discussion to critique for their final presentation.
The purpose of this form is to rate the overall quality of your fellow Group Project members’ work. Your advisors will use it to evaluate and document your progress quarterly. List all group members’ names, including yourself in the designated sections below. Please note that this form is confidential and will not be shared with your group members. Reviewer:
Group Project:
DESCRIPTION: OVERALL QUALITY OF WORK
Solves problems independently using logic and sound judgment. Work is organized and complete. Strives for excellence, practices continuous improvement, plans well, and executes the plan. Pays attention to detail, checks for errors. Work is accurate, thorough, appropriate, and technically sound. Has mastered an area of technical expertise (either before or during the project), and contributes it to the project.
*Note: For any team member rated as poor or unsatisfactory in overall contribution, indicate reasons in the “Additional Comments and Recommendations” at the end of this document.
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SECTION:
DESCRIPTION: TEAMWORK
Treats others with respect. Develops cooperative relationships. Recognizes others’ contributions and offers appreciation and support. Approaches coworkers, the project and problems with a positive outlook. Works to reduce difficulties. Interacts with others in a relaxed manner. Is approachable and accessible. Promotes group goals over own interests.
Gives credit freely to others. Fulfills commitments and meets group objectives. Strengthens others’ contributions by freely sharing knowledge, experience, and expertise. Inspires and motivates others to perform better and to meet goals through enthusiasm and example. Rating scale 1= unsatisfactory, 2= poor, 3=average, 4= good, 5= exceptional
Group Member Names
Respectfulness
Cooperation
Team Player
Commitment
Sharing of knowledge
Leadership
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SECTION:
DESCRIPTION: INITIATIVE
Constantly seeks new challenges or new ways of looking at a problem. Willing to take responsibilities, and to gain experience outside of his/her field of expertise. Looks for new resources, ideas, and approaches. Follows through on ideas. Anticipates needs and problems. Independently looks for solutions. Able to make independent decisions when appropriate and
necessary. Doesn’t need step-by-step supervision. Exhibits common sense. Rating scale 1= unsatisfactory, 2= poor, 3=average, 4= good, 5= exceptional
Group Member Names
Initiative
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SECTION:
DESCRIPTION: COMMUNICATION
Expresses ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Written products are concise, comprehensible, and grammatically correct. Maintains regular contact with colleagues and with external resource people. Listens to others, is receptive to suggestions and criticisms. Solicits and responds to comments, ideas and other feedback. Invests time and thought in honest and insightful feedback to colleagues.
Performs work thoroughly and effectively within the allotted time. Able to prioritize and manage several tasks at once. Schedules work realistically to meet deadlines. Plan and coordinates tasks with colleagues. Keeps other group members aware of schedules and schedule changes. Rating scale 1= unsatisfactory, 2= poor, 3=average, 4= good, 5= exceptional
Group Member Names
Works efficiently
Meets deadlines
Aware of schedules
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SECTION: