This is a teleproject in which students learn what it takes to be an Olympic-caliber athlete. Students will create a virtual athlete that they can post to the Web site.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this project, students will:
1) Create a bio for their athlete including a sport.
2) Develop a training routine based on that sport and which focuses on one area of fitness.
3) Learn about nutrition and plan a sample menu for their athlete based on the nutritional information received from the Food Guide Pyramid.
4) List sportsmanship qualities of their athlete.
STATE STANDARDS:
HEA. 1.3.2 PEA. 2.3.1
HEA. 2.3.4 PEA. 2.3.3
HEC. 1.3.1 PEA. 3.3.1
HEC. 1.3.3 PEB. 1.3.2
HEC. 1.3.4 PEB. 1.3.3
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:
We have limited access to computers that are linked to the internet. Learning Centers and Cooperative Groups will be used to rotate the students to the computer lab in the Library. The students will have to be given direction and guidelines for group work. The students and the parents will have to sign a permission form for internet use and safety.
