Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic principles of physics related to the human body and apply them to real-life scenarios.

Materials and Prep

Materials: None

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of physics and how they relate to the human body.

Activities

• Activity 1: Measure and record your own height and weight. Then, calculate your body mass index (BMI) using the formula BMI = (weight in pounds / (height in inches * height in inches)) * 703. Discuss the significance of BMI in relation to health and physics.

• Activity 2: Experiment with balance and stability by trying to balance on one leg for as long as possible. Discuss how the body's center of gravity and equilibrium play a role in maintaining balance.

• Activity 3: Explore the concept of force and motion by analyzing the physics behind various human movements such as walking, running, and jumping. Discuss how forces like friction, gravity, and air resistance affect these movements.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "The human body is subject to the laws of physics, just like any other object."

• "When we measure our height and weight, we can use the BMI formula to understand how our mass and height relate to each other."

• "Balance and stability are influenced by our body's center of gravity and equilibrium."

• "Forces like friction, gravity, and air resistance affect how we move and interact with our environment."