Instructional Video

Internal Athlete—Science of the Winter Olympics

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Cross-country skiers are some of the most disciplined athletes in the world. Young scholars learn about the biology of endurance in an interesting video lesson that highlights athletes of current and past Olympics.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • After watching the video, have pupils describe the results of a VO2 test
  • Create a definition of endurance as a class
Classroom Considerations
  • If assigning the video for independent viewing, individuals require Internet access
Pros
  • Consults experts throughout the video lesson
  • Uses an interesting real-life situation to teach a science concept
Cons
  • None