| $ Store Activity
Name: |
Soccer Dude Body Part Ratios
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| Concepts / Skills
addressed: |
measurement, ratios
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| Approximate Grade
Range: |
4th - 8th
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| Materials: |
Soccer doll (or any other, e.g.,
Barbie type doll etc.), ruler or other measuring device (e.g., calipers)
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| The General Idea:
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Make a list of measurable body
parts and create ratios (e.g., the ratio of the length of the leg to
the circumference of the head, or the ratio of the length of the
forearm to the doll's height, etc. Then, obtain these same
measurements and create the same ratios for students. Are the
doll's measurements appropriate? Often it seems that their feet
are way too small. (Caution: Sensitivity to body
image issues may be an important consideration.)
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Extensions:
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Compare the ratio (foot length
vs. height) for Barbie to that of other dolls. Compare that same
ratio for female dolls in general vs male dolls. Do the same
analysis for students. (Caution: Sensitivity to body
image issues may be an important consideration.) |
| Links: |
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Author:
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Mark Roddy
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