Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about English, Math, Physical Education, and Science through the fun process of building a skateboard!

Materials and Prep

• Blank skateboard deck
• Colorful markers
• Ruler
• Calculator
• Exercise mat
• Timer
• Various books about skateboarding

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Create a skateboard design on the blank deck using the markers.

Draw your favorite colors, patterns, or even a cool logo!

• Measure and mark different parts of the skateboard using the ruler.

Learn about length, width, and dimensions while customizing your board.

• Calculate the total cost of building the skateboard using the calculator.

Practice basic addition and subtraction skills while budgeting for your project.

• Practice balancing and maneuvering on the skateboard on the exercise mat.

Improve your coordination and physical fitness through skateboarding exercises.

• Investigate the science behind how skateboards work by reading books and watching videos.

Discover the physics of motion, friction, and balance in skateboarding.

Talking Points

• Skateboarding is not just fun, it can also teach us about different subjects!

"Did you know that skateboarding can help us learn about art, math, science, and physical education?"

• When designing your skateboard, think about the colors and shapes you like.

"What colors make you feel happy or excited? Let's use those colors for your skateboard design!"

• Measuring the skateboard helps us understand its size and shape.

"Let's measure the skateboard to see how long and wide it is. Can you guess the measurements?"

• Calculating the cost teaches us about money and budgeting.

"By adding up the prices of the materials, we can know how much it costs to build our skateboard. Let's do some math!"

• Practicing balancing on the skateboard improves our coordination.

"Balancing on the skateboard is like a fun challenge that helps us get better at other sports too!"

• Learning about the science of skateboarding helps us understand how things move.

"Skateboards move because of science! We can learn about forces and motion while having fun on our boards."