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Are all gymnasts short and all basketball players tall? The comparison of strength and height does benefit some sports. A sporty video as part of a larger series on physics introduces allometry and the application to sports and medicine.
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Instructional Ideas
- Graph the heights of athletes at your school in various sports
- Research the applications for allometry not mentioned in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Uses imperial measurement rather than standard scientific units
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Relates math, science, and sports
- Includes subtitles in English and Spanish for visual learners
- Works well in traditional or flipped classrooms
Cons
- None