Ask
Students will investigate ligament elasticity in the 'Ligament Olympics' through physical challenges, engage in drama skits to explore biomechanics concepts, and reflect on observations to define the problem and identify constraints.
Days 1 - 3
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Drama Skits on Biomechanics Concepts
Activity 60m
Biomechanics Blast-Off Relay Race
Launch 45m
Peer Feedback on Presentation Drafts
Deliverable 45m
Ligament Olympics: Physical Challenges
Activity 60m
Biomechanics Journal Reflection
Deliverable 45m
Defining the Problem Presentation
Assessment
Biomechanics Reflection Documentary
Assessment
Imagine
Students will collaborate to brainstorm, sketch, and experiment with ideas for innovative ligament training exercises, incorporating their analysis of movement efficiency and elasticity to create preliminary designs for improvement in athlete performance.
Days 3 - 5
90 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Elastic Movement Exploration
Activity 60m
Sketch and Share Session
Activity 45m
Biomechanics Brainstorm Jam
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Deliverable 45m
Innovative Design Refinement
Activity 60m
Invention Sketch Presentation
Assessment
Collaborative Design Project
Assessment
Plan
Students will collaboratively select optimal materials and techniques to plan detailed 'Ligament Olympics' activities and the 'Ligament Mosaic' art project, integrating their understanding of biomechanics to design innovative, educational challenges over three focused planning days.
Days 5 - 7
105 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Design and Material Selection Workshop
Activity 60m
Biomechanical Art Integration Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Final Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Creative Challenge Design Session
Activity 60m
Planning Documentation and Sketch Revision Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Peer Review Workshop: Mosaic Sketches
Deliverable 30m
Ligament Mosaic Sketches and Plan
Assessment
Collaborative Ligament Training Plan Presentation
Assessment
Create
Students will construct, test, and refine prototype ligament training devices using everyday materials to apply their biomechanical insights, documenting their design process in visual storyboards for future refinement and experimentation.
Days 7 - 9
65 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Innovative Design Brainstorm
Launch 40m
Prototype Construction Workshop
Activity 60m
Testing and Iteration Session
Activity 50m
Feedback and Revision Checkpoint
Deliverable 45m
Design Process Storyboard Creation
Activity 50m
Prototype Presentation and Demonstration
Assessment
Design Process Storyboard Review
Assessment
Test
Students will conduct hands-on 'Ligament Olympics' experiments by testing and analyzing the elasticity and speed of ligaments through interactive challenges and accurate data collection, validating their biomechanical models, and preparing insights for improvement.
Days 9 - 11
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Biomechanical Model Testing
Activity 60m
Ligament Olympics Introduction
Launch 45m
Reflective Journal Drafting
Activity 45m
Documentary Reflective Journal
Assessment
Innovative Exercise Brainstorm
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Ligament Biomechanics Presentation
Assessment
Improve
Students will analyze results from the Kinesthetic Carnival to enhance their ligament exercises, participate in discussions to explore movement improvements, and refine their storyboard ideas for more effective performance modifications.
Days 11 - 13
30 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Biomechanics Analysis Kick-off
Launch 45m
Ligament Exercise Refinement Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Circles
Deliverable 30m
Storyboard Enhancement Session
Activity 45m
Reflective Journaling Workshop
Deliverable 30m
Biomechanics Reflection Journal
Assessment
Enhanced Ligament Exercise Presentation
Assessment
Storyboard Enhancement Review
Assessment
Share
Students will present their 'Ligament Olympics' exercises and 'Ligament Mosaic' visual storyboards to peers and instructors, engage in reflective discussions to synthesize their research on ligament biomechanics and artistic expressions, and actively receive feedback to consolidate their learning journey.
Days 13 - 14
95 min over capacity (120 min available across 2 days)
Creative Presentation Workshop
Deliverable 60m
Reflective Documentary Brainstorm Session
Activity 45m
Ligament Olympics Presentation
Assessment
Reflective Documentary
Assessment
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 50m
Final Presentation Rehearsal
Activity 60m