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Discovery Pacing

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Students run a lap as fast as they can. They discuss the problems of running that fast for longer distances and strategize a plan to pace themselves. They work with timing, distance and observation to practice monitoring their pace.

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running, the cardiovascular system, human body systems

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cardiovascular endurance, fitness goals, running, math
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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1 hr
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