The Internet site accompanying this program is full of applicable activities and good, credible information. Listed are examples of Internet sites for each topic. These are suggested as possible places to begin, not as the only, or most credible sites available. Prior to presenting this project the class will do several activities to review the steps involved in the scientific method. The following is an example.
Females have a lower center of gravity than males.
Have a student stand facing a wall or closed door. The student should step back from the wall three full lengths of his or her own feet. Placing both feet together, the student should then lean forward until the top of his or her head is against the wall or door. The teacher places a chair between the student and the wall. Have each student in the class attempt this exercise and keep a tally of the number of females and males that could and could not stand up with the chair.