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Activity 2E: Footprints in the Sand Inquiry
By performing the lab, students will determine the effects of different variables on gait cycle by measuring and calculating the following: base of support, line of progression, and foot angle. This lab uses the materials from Footprints in the Sand.
Objectives:
- Assume assigned roles to complete a given task
- Examine the various parts of the gait cycle through an interactive lab and report their findings using charts, graphs, and simple calculations
- Generate a hypothesis to be investigated
- Determine accuracy of hypotheses by analyzing data collected
- Present and support findings to the class
- Describe how the different variables affect gait
Teacher Administrative Information (TEKS) 2E- Teacher Background Information 2E
- Student Background Information 2E
- Student Data Pages 2E
Walking Your Way Into Forces & Motion PowerPoint Presentation- Footprints in the Sand PowerPoint Presentation
Keywords:
Gait, gait cycle, hypothesis, inquiry
Activity Code:
2EUnit Reference:
Mo-bility: Movement by the NumbersLesson Reference:
Lesson 2: Walk This Sway: Assessing Movement