Work Hard and Work Smart: Designing for Athletes
By Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, October 5, 2006
Grade Level
- High School
Category
- Product Design
Subject Area
- Arts
- Language Arts
- Science
Lesson Time
Introduction
National Standards
Common Core Standards
Anchor standards for Speaking and Listening:
Comprehension and Collaboration:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Anchor standards for Language:
Conventions of Standard English:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Objectives
- respond to writing prompts
- conduct Internet research
- explore the relationship between physical activity, health and nutrition
- compare, contrast, and analyze diverse sources of information
- create a class presentation
Resources
- Internet websites
- "Design for Athletes" worksheet
Materials
- computer with Internet access
- drawing or construction paper
- health and fitness-related magazines and books
- markers, crayons, pencils
- stapler, scissors, glue
Procedures
Building Background Generating Ideas
The purpose of this activity is to help students activate background knowledge on a variety of sports. 1. Lead a class discussion based on the following questions:- What kind of equipment does a soccer player use?
- What kind of equipment does a tennis player use?
- What kind of equipment does a basketball player use?
- What kind of equipment does a hockey player use?
- What kind of equipment does a softball player use?
- What kind of equipment does a lacrosse player use?
- What kind of equipment does a volleyball player use?
- What kind of equipment does a figure skater use?
- What kind of equipment does a surfer use?
- What kind of equipment does a field hockey player use?
- What kind of equipment does a ballet dancer use?
- What kind of equipment does a swimmer use?
- What kind of equipment does an equestrian use?
- What kind of equipment does a golfer use?
Steps for Learning Making It Work: Know Your Sport
The purpose of this activity is to help students create a design for a sports gear bag. 1. Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a copy of the "Design for Athletes" handout. 2. Have the students present their work to their classmates. 3. Host a mock design award show using the students' work. First, as a class, decide what categories you will use for the awards. The following is a list of suggestions:- Most Original Design
- Most Practical Design
- Most Attractive Design
Assessment
Reflection
Create a class rubric with your students that will help them understand the effectiveness of their design process. Use the following guidelines to help create the rubric. -How effective was your brainstorming in generating ideas? Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate how effectively you analyzed the information you used to identify your problem. Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate the effectiveness of your presentation. Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate how clearly you communicated your ideas. Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate how clearly you communicated your solution. Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate your effectiveness as problem solvers. Excellent Good Adequate Poor -Rate your creativity. Excellent Good Adequate PoorEnrichment Extension Activities
Activity One: The Human Body
Ask students to conduct research on how different sports require different body movements. Have the class complete a chart comparing the results of their research.
Activity Two: Nutrition & Sports
Have students explore the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Ask the students to create a poster to share what they learned with their classmates. Tell the class to begin by viewing the following website: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/sports.html.
Leave a reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.