Kim Walker

Deady Middle School, 
Houston, TX


1998

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Michael B. Reid, Ph.D.,
Baylor College of Medicine 
Houston, TX

1998

Summer Research Hosts
Oh, Those Achin' Muscles!
Grade Level: Middle School 
Subject: Exercise Physiology and Musculoskeletal System
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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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