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Usain Bolt and Superman have something in common—speed! A video of one of Bolt's races introduces young scholars to the concept of unit rate. Using data from the race, the narrator calculates a unit rate in kilometers per hour, which another video verifies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask learners to predict their speeds when running; take them to the track to collect data and calculate their unit rates
- Expand the lesson to include a conversion to miles per hour, a possibly more familiar unit of speed
Classroom Considerations
- Some pupils may not be familiar with Usain Bolt and would benefit from an explanation of his talents
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Pros
- Uses video analysis as a means of collecting relevant data
- Includes an extension for early finishers
Cons
- None