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Burn Calories Burn!
- Level: Middle-High School
- Topic: Exercise Physiology and Musculoskeletal System
Description:
The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the concepts of metabolism and metabolic rate and to test various factors affecting metabolic rate.
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Research Host:
Roger McCarter Ph.D.
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- Katherine Stinson Middle School
TX,
- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- University of Texas Health Science Center
, TX
- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | No |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | Yes |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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