Going back a couple of months, we came across 'The science behind Eden Hazard's FA Cup winning penalty' on Facebook. We watched it and, of course, it gave us an idea for a lesson...
It was the video's thumbnail (above) that caused our minds to begin thinking 'school' and 'maths'.
Like you, we imagine, one of our biggest tasks is the 'how do we get them engaged?' question. Football is usually quite successful!
Here's a photo of Messi taking a penalty. Similar to us, you could search the internet, or screen capture penalties being taken (remember to check copyright laws!).
If you attend football matches, you could take your own photos:
Perhaps, even better. Get the children taking and photographing their own penalties.
28/10/18 Update: See here for numerous examples!
28/10/18 Update: See here for numerous examples!
Finally, whichever you choose, give the children example shots of the penalties being taken. Get them to put on the '0 degree line' and measure the angle from there. If using your own photos, is there an angle that guarantees scoring?
Got some examples? Do share them...
