• 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

     

    GWR

    https://www.history.com/news/why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles

    1. How many miles is a marathon?
    2. Why is a marathon this distance?

     

    Marathon

    https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20823734/these-are-the-worlds-fastest-marathoners-and-marathon-courses/

    1. Who has the world record time for a full marathon?
    2. What was his/her time for the world record?
    3. Find the unit rate in miles per hour of the world record time.
    4. What are some of the reasons times are ineligible for the list?

     

    BAA

     

    https://www.baa.org/

    1. The Boston Marathon is held every year on what day?
    2. What is the qualifying time for a 25-year-old male for the Boston Marathon?
    3. When was the first Boston Marathon held?
    4. How many runners participate in the Boston Marathon in 2022?

    Evaluation

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    Conclusion

    Students will learn information about marathons and be able to present the information to the class with their group's help.