Golf Putter STEAM Lesson Brief - MO

Students use knowledge from across the disciplines to strengthen their understanding of each subject’s content and its related careers through topic or theme oriented realistic problem-based activity-rich lessons.

Theme that this lesson would tie to: Golf – Athletics

Specific Topic Concept within that theme: Engineering and design of putter

PROJECT IDEA + brief notes & supplies BASIC CONCEPTS

Concept: Engineering of basic putter and use an Science – appropriate pendulum swing to use putter. • Concepts – Identify and analyze force Describe transfer of energy when applied to golf • -Describe motion swings. Identify and analyze force so students can • Goal / Objectives – determine what club density works for this. -Predict the outcomes of a system Analyze golf swing to pendulum motion by videoing -calculate work on an object for kinetic each person’s swing and critique appropriate swing. energy and potential energy Analyze drawing and research putters and apply -calculate efficiency as energy travels knowledge when designing and building a putter. from kinetic to potential energy Construct putter to scale from drawing. Research Standards – etiquette during golf and how respect and absence of 1-2-FA-Describe the effect of work on sound is appropriate. an object’s kinetic and potential energy 1-2-FA- Describe the transfer of energy Basic Plan: that occurs as energy changes from Unusual photographs of golfing will be shared with kinetic to potential within a system students to garner their interest in the project. (e.g., car moving on rollercoaster track, child swinging, diver jumping off a board) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwMo1OvToQ8 • Careers – Physicist • Project – Students will analyze and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H0Mmw2RYFo determine the density of the putter they created. Student will use the putter during play and analyze how Reasons Golfers are insane (skip slide 15) surfaces affect the travel of the ball. http://www.golfdigest.com/golf/humor/crazy- They will examine energy production of golfers-photos#slide=18 the putter and the difference in potential and kinetic energy. They will also analyze the stability and durability of the club. Students will record data in partner groups to record the swings, length of hits etc. This will include video of the observations. Students will graph the angles used when swinging to propose impact along with the density

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief on the efficiency and work to transfer kinetic energy to potential energy. Students will utilize the data gathered to calculate work on an object and efficiency using scientific equations. • Assessment –Students will share how they established the density of the head of the club. Student will explain http://www.google.com/search?q=alligator+golf+ball using the calculations the transfer of &biw=1366&bih=623&tbm=isch&imgil=lG1t0MuTsmS energy based on the density of the club BSM%253A%253BJYBybaX8j798rM%253Bhttp%25253 and the result of their swings and A%25252F%25252Fsavannahgetaways.net%25252Fbl present findings using science og%25252Findex.php%25252Fcategory%25252Fgame observation notes and graphs to justify s%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=lG1t0MuTsmSBSM% their findings. 253A%252CJYBybaX8j798rM%252C_&usg=__3eoqWu • Extension - Can they read a putting WBMNPnZaPx8v8PNwhi_1M%3D&ved=0CCcQyjc&ei green to establish an appropriate swing =k0MQVcSFNJOxyQSdiIKwAw#imgdii=_&imgrc=2ojdK and energy needed? Since golf playing qfi7r5P_M%253A%3Bo5wkMn5h6w0TwM%3Bhttp%2 surfaces vary from course to course, it 53A%252F%252Fi.huffpost.com%252Fgen%252F1107 is important to analyze how ‘fast’ or 110%252Fthumbs%252Fo-ALLIGATOR-GOLF-COURSE- ‘slow’ the green is in order to decide on PGA-ZURICH- the amount of force needed to strike 570.jpg%253F6%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.huff the golf ball. ingtonpost.com%252F2013%252F04%252F26%252Fal ligator-golf-course-pga-zurich-classic- Technology & Engineering – Design and photos_n_3162892.html%3B570%3B363 creation of putter • Concepts – Construction of the putter • Goal / Objectives – Students will How can different surfaces affect the efficiency of golf research, plan, sketch, design and build ball travel? (T&E) the putter out of materials.

• Standards - ISTE Standards Predict how construction materials used for the • 1. Creativity and innovation putter cause different transfer of energy. (T&E) • -c. Use models and simulations to

explore complex systems and issues How does kinetic energy differ from potential energy? • 4. Critical thinking, problem solving, (S) and decision making

• -b. Plan and manage activities to What materials are the most stable to build with? develop a solution or complete a (T&E) project

• Can your putter be used during game play as Careers – sports equipment designed? (PE) manufacturing, Equipment Mechanics, athletic equipment engineer, materials Does your sketch of the putter allow for exact engineer, ergonomics engineer measures and scale of the design? (T&E) • Project - Students will research, design and draw to scale the plans for How can you critique your golf swing to make it the creating a usable putter from a most efficient and effective movement? (PE) maximum of 6 materials. Students will then engineer a usable putter from

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief Students will research styles of putters while learning found and recycled items, tape or about golf. They will choose a maximum of 7 another adhesive. Students may bring materials of their choice to create and engineer a in items they have gathered or will have putter. They will sketch out a scale drawing of their access to the district recycling bins to putter. Once they build their putter, then they will find items. Students will test their use the putter in the act of a swing and video their putters to calculate the density, and performance. Once videoed, students will analyze work to move from kinetic to potential and write a critique their swing. They will also figure energy. Students will also test the density of the putter head and see if different durability of the designed putter by densities create different results in their swing. using during real game play. Students will learn about the etiquette of golf and • Assessment – Students will be how they shouldn’t be loud while someone is hitting a assessed on their drawing as to scale golf ball implementing appropriate behavior during and material list used. Students will performance. Students learn how golf is an entryway also be assessed on their responses to to business deals leading to money being made. the following questions. Did the putter get created? What did they learn from Skill level (Grade Range): 9-12 the process? How well does the putter work? What would they improve on? Timing of Lesson: Can I use that putter to play? Between researching, designing, building and • Extension - Students will add to their assessing their putter, this lesson will take a few days design to increase effectiveness. to get through. I anticipate a good week in class and outside of class time to work on this. Math – • Concepts –Draw to scale Classes are a 50 minute class periods • Goal / Objectives - Students will design, and calculate a drawing to create a model Basic Supplies: • Standards – mathematical principle 6- Students will have to create their supply list of readily attend to precision available materials to design and create their putter. • Geometry standard make geometric (found or recycled) Students will research design on constructions. the internet. They will use paper to sketch their • Careers – equipment manager drawing of the club and dimensions. • Project - Students will make a full scale technical drawing of their putter using Tape measure technical drawing tools. Students will Golf balls make a geometric construction to Recording device increase density and durability.

• Assessment – Students will be assessed on the technical accuracy of the drawing compared to the scale model All Subjects: and the correctness of estimated measurements. Individual Subjects: • Extension - If the putter wasn’t made Science: Calculation equations, science observation to scale, did it work? Do I have to notes, graph paper, flip camera rebuild it? Technology/Engineering: Found and recycled items, adhesives LA – Math: Graph paper, equation formulas, technical

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief drawing tools • Concepts –Analyze and create video of LA: Paper, video and list of guiding questions them using the putter SS: Chamber of Commerce List, Local Resources, • Goal / Objectives – Students will write KNEST representative email a critique of self-performance Art: paper and pencil Presentation of knowledge and ideas PE: location to play 5. Make strategic use of digital media Music: internet for research (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual,

and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

IT Resources: • Careers – golf coach instructional writer, athletics magazine copy-editor, Golf Lesson #2: Technical Specs of Golf Club Heads, sports journalist, Shafts & Grips • Project – Students will write a self- http://www.pinemeadowgolf.com/golf-clubs- performance critique detailing the 101/2_technical-specs.html project from beginning until the end of the unit. Students will present video from their science explorations with the “How to become a golf club designer?” written critique. The critique will http://www.mygolfspy.com/how-to-become-a-golf- address the guiding questions. club-designer/ • Assessment – Students will be assessed on their written self-assessment and their responses to the guiding “How Stuff Works- Golf Clubs” questions. Students will also be http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/sports/golf assessed on the inclusion of video as a /basics/golf-club2.htm visual representation of the project. • Extension - Students will work together to answer any guiding questions they Other Resources: still are unable to answer..

Taking a trip to the Royal Oaks Golf Course in Knob SS – Noster • Concepts –Analyze technological and urbanization on land, resources, society, politics and culture. Misc: • Goal / Objectives – Identify the impact Those gifted students might choose more challenging that technological change on society, materials to construct their putter. Some might culture and politics ie: golf and the choose basic materials. business sector. • Standards - 1. Missouri, United States and World History 3aN -3.impact of technological change and Photos: urbanization on land, resources, society, politics and culture. Example Putter • Careers – golf club fitter • Project - Students will research,

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief identify and describe the impact of technological advancements on culture and society. Students will utilize information when planning a community event. Students will develop a STEAM event with parents and community members to showcase their learning and assist community members in creating their own recycled putters to play in a golf event to sponsor scholarships for district students. Students will contact the local golf club, find out their requirements, contact the chamber of commerce to get business donations, and organize the event. • Assessment – Students will be assessed on the creation and implementation of a community golf event. Students will be able to articulate through documentation the social good that resulted from the community golf event ie: improved community relationships, parent/student interaction, scholarships for students etc. • Extension –Creation of a community event that could become an annual scholarship fundraising event.

Art – • Concepts – Illustrate using elements and principles of design • Goal / Objectives – Drawing and design of a usable putter mechanical drawing of the putter with Standards – EP1F- Using a range of values to create the illusion of complex forms. EP1G- Identify and use perspective techniques to create the illusion of space • Careers – graphic design, golf club designer • Project - creation of a mechanical drawing as a rough draft to create the putter. Students will use a range of values to create the illusion of the

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief complex geometric construction. Students will identify the internal construction pieces that would not be easily identified on the drawing. Students will use perspective techniques to create an illusion of space, and depth to make the drawing realistic. Students may also utilize these techniques to design the color schematics utilized on the built model. • Assessment – Students will be assessed on their use of drawing techniques to represent complex geometric construction and create the perspective of space to make the scale realistic. Additionally, students will be assessed on if the drawing is to scale and labeled with parts from an accompanying appropriate materials list to build it. • Extension – Personalization of their putter • Creating a hang-tag for their putter that talks about its features as related to density, design features, ergonomics, etc.

PE – • Concepts – Analyze their designed putter • Goal / Objectives – compare and contrast putter design and usability Standards - E.H.M.1.E- Identify and analyze the critical elements of selected advanced skills E.H.M.2. C- Summarize and apply rules, etiquette, skill techniques, and basic strategies in a variety of outdoor pursuits and recreational activities. Consistently demonstrate skill competency in a variety of outdoor pursuits and recreational activities • Careers – Professional Golfer, equipment manager • Project – Students will use the putter they build in game play during class.

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief • Assessment –Students will be assessed on their ability to use the putter during golf play and the effectiveness of the putter. Does the student’s putter work? Can the student use the putter? • Extension – Can they make a putt using the putter from a farther distance and applying more pressure to the club?

Music – • Concepts –Analyze sound during game play • Goal / Objectives –Implement appropriate behavior during performance • Standards – A.P.1.B- General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance • Classes: Characterize the use of music by its intended function (purpose) and its intended audience • Careers – Course marshall • Project – Using the appropriate behavior during play Research etiquette during golf and how respect and absence of sound is appropriate. Students will find examples of what results when quiet is not observed on the golfing green. Students will review the examples as a group and create a list of the impacts of not following the guidelines for the players, participants, judges etc. • Assessment – Students will be assessed on their ability to be quiet during play. Students will also be assessed on their ability to identify orally and in writing the impact of not following the silence guidelines in a competitive golfing event. • Extension – Discussion on what is appropriate during sporting events. Establish their own course marshall

C. 2013 STEAM Education Lesson Brief