Introduction
108 Stitches: The Physics in Baseball
is a science-based curriculum focusing on students
in grades 6 through 10. The series uses the game of
baseball to demonstrate basic principles of physics
as set forth by the National Science Education Standards
and the Ohio Science Academic Content Standards.
108 Stitches: The Physics in Baseball
is centered on four videos: The Pitch,
The Hit, Running the Bases and
The Flight. The series is designed to
enrich the classroom with powerful learning modules
that are relevant and engaging to students. The hands-on,
minds-on activities will revolve around topic areas
that have been selected because of their relevance
to the demonstration of physics and the sport of baseball.
In addition to the videos and Web site, 108
Stitches: The Physics in Baseball also has
a teacher-developed teachers guide available in a
downloadable format.
The Goal
It is the goal of 108 Stitches: The Physics
in Baseball to enhance classroom learning
conditions by:
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Using diverse instructional strategies and settings
that offer students many ways to think about and
construct their knowledge.
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Analyzing information that students have gathered
and presenting it in a new form.
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Providing multiple opportunities for students
to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in connecting
science and mathematics to real-world applications
as well as their own lives.
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