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Oh, Those Achin' Muscles!
- Level: Middle School
- Topic: Exercise Physiology and Musculoskeletal System
Description:
The purpose of this activity is for students to design an experiment to investigate muscle fatigue. This activity is appropriate for middle level students, grades 6-8. After completing this activity, students will be able to define fatigue, understand the physiological concept of fatigue, develop and answer their own questions using experimental design. It will be helpful if students have already been introduced to the muscular system and/or the different types of muscles.
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Research Host:
Michael B. Reid Ph.D.
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- Deady Middle School
Houston, TX
- 1998 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
- 1998 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 | N/A |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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