1. Open ended learning

2. How does exercise effect the body?
This question was posed to a top set year 8 class and a top set year 9 class

3. Information given
Each student was given a work sheet outlining the lesson whilst trying to remain as open as possible.
As a starter the students were tested on their understanding of variables.

4. PLAN Get into groups of 3 Read though the sheet
Time keeper – you make sure you all write the plan into your books
Feedback person – you will be feeding back your conclusion and evaluation to the class at the end of the task.
Equipment monitor – you make sure all equipment is looked after and placed back at the end of the lesson
Read though the sheet
Decide on what you are investigating, and how you will investigate it
Use the sheet to write a brief plan for your investigation
You have 15 minutes
SAFETY – THINK OF HOW YOU WILL ALL STAY SAFE!!

5. Collect your results
Carry out your investigation – you have 20 minutes to collect your data
Expectations
Do all practical work safely and responsibly
Work well as a team
Collect data to conclude on your investigation

6. Equipment made available
Stop watches
Exercise bike
Thermometers
Metre rulers
Camera
Trundle wheel
Stethoscopes
Pulse metres

7. Some ideas students came up with
Effect of different types of exercise on blood pressure
Effects of different types of exercise on recovery rates
Effects of different types of exercise on pulse rate
Effects of energy drinks in exercise on pulse rate
Effect of exercise on temperature on the body
Which method reduces your pulse rate back to normal the fastest

8. variables
The students displayed a good ability to set dependent and independent variables in their investigations however some failed to note this in their written work
Detail varied in how they would ensure they would keep them

9. The classes had already studied respiration and fitness – therefore they already had a good subject knowledge.
The negative side of this is that they could not make as many discoveries on their own where they could figure much of the science out themselves
The lesson did provide a good AFL opportunity to see what they understood from the previous lessons and assess their ability to plan, investigate and conclude - APP AF4 &5

10. Examples of students work

11. Example of a plan

12. Conclusions and Evaluation

13. Results

14. Student enjoyment
Both classes enjoyed the fact that they decided the parameters for the investigation and were able to be creative in their experiments.
When they were asked about what they enjoyed – it was the freedom to investigate what they wanted without being told the method they had to follow so that they could find things out on their own.
The students enjoyed taking control of their lesson and so learning – it made the lesson even more about them and their ideas

15. Final thoughts
Good AFL opportunity for APP especially objectives points 4 and 5
Students enjoyed the opportunity to have freedom to investigate what they were interested in
Good assessment of the students knowledge
Improves planning skills as well as experience in variables
Teacher enjoyment – 10/10