Are you looking for an engaging and no prep lab to demonstrate real life application of reference point and relative motion to your middle school students? Then this might be it. Students are asked to complete different exercises in two different trials. The first trial is to be completed WITHOUT using a reference point. The second trial is to be completed WITH a reference point. Students can use the comparison to see how reference point helps maintain balance. This is a practical, relevant, and real-world application of a reference point, which can boost student interest.

The activity includes a warm up question, step by step instructions, a data table, a bar graph, and reflection questions.

Students use math skills to calculate changes and averages of time remaining balanced.

Exercises include single-leg balances, tree pose, and airplane pose. Students with limited physical abilities can participate by recording time and leading other group members.

No prep required and an answer key is included.

Materials needed: timer/stopwatch

Your students will:

• Use observations skills
• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Engage in movement
• Experience hands-on learning
• Use math skills
• Analyze data
• Experience real life application
• Demonstrate understanding

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