How do Olympic runners succeed in physically demanding events like the 400-meter dash? Physiology scholars explore the relationship between acids, bases, and the muscular system through a scenario-driven activity. The lesson plan focuses on the anaerobic processes that occur in the body when it's pushed to the limit and how the body responds accordingly.

Concepts

anaerobic activity, aerobic activity, acids and bases, running, glycolysis, muscles

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Set the stage for an exciting lesson by showing a video clip of a 400-meter dash before introducing the topic
• Ask the class to brainstorm other physical activities that could produce similar reactions within the body
  

Classroom Considerations

• Answers to the worksheet questions are at the end of the presentation, so consider having the class work and then check their answers
• If pupils haven't learned about aerobic and anaerobic processes within the body, take some time to cover these concepts before the activity
  

Pros

• The resource includes all the materials needed to execute a highly engaging lesson
• Activity encourages students to develop an understanding of the connection between life science and physical science
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2