- Freeland Elementary / Middle School
- WebQuest
Smolinsky, J
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Introduction
Students will research and discover information on marathon running and its history in world culture. This will relate to our lesson on physical fitness.
Task
Answer the 10 questions related to the WebQuest. Each group will present their answers through a PowerPoint presentation or Visual Aid of their choice.
Process
https://www.history.com/news/why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles
- How many miles is a marathon?
- Why is a marathon this distance?
- Who has the world record time for a full marathon?
- What was his/her time for the world record?
- Find the unit rate in miles per hour of the world record time.
- What are some of the reasons times are ineligible for the list?
- The Boston Marathon is held every year on what day?
- What is the qualifying time for a 25-year-old male for the Boston Marathon?
- When was the first Boston Marathon held?
- How many runners participate in the Boston Marathon in 2022?
Evaluation
Conclusion
Students will learn information about marathons and be able to present the information to the class with their group's help.