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This Cosmic Rhythm activity also includes:
- Cosmic Rhythm
- Animaton of a Pendulum Arc (.gif)
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Young engineers turn poets with a hands-on activity that challenges them to apply the concept of rhythm to crafting a poem.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- If a class member is a drummer, have them demonstrate different rhythms while others tap along on their desks
- Demonstrate iambic pentameter by having learners tap their desks while reading Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73"
- Bring in a metronome and demonstrate its use
- Have a class member read aloud Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham
Classroom Considerations
- Some learners may need additional scaffolding to make the connections between engineering concepts and poetry writing
- Requires projection equipment for the video
- Class members need access to devices with internet
- Presumes pupils have experienced the ninth lesson in the Mechanics unit
Pros
- The interdisciplinary lessons connect science to English language Arts
Cons
- None