Marathon Runner

Why would a marathon runner become disoriented during the race, then go into a coma shortly after running the race? How does the human body maintain dynamic equilibrium and respond to internal and external changes in its environment?

6-7 weeks

An earlier version of this unit was reviewed by the EQuIP Peer Review Panel for Science. It was rated as "Example of High Quality NGSS Design if Improved." The version below has incorporated revisions based on this review, as well as feedback from teachers who have used the unit.

Note: This unit has been updated to remove the Flash simulation in the final 5E lesson. As Flash is no longer supported, we have designed an alternate activity.

Resources for Remote and Blended Instruction

Marathon Runner Revised Unit 1 for Blended Instruction in SY 2020-21

Marathon Runner Remote Unit Student Resources

These materials were designed for use during the 2020-21 school year, as modifications to Unit 1.

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