Welcome to DIS Health & Fitness

At DIS Health & Fitness, we are dedicated to helping you learn about health and how to achieve your fitness goals. The classes personalized STEM approach and incorporation of sports like volleyball, football, soccer, softball/baseball, and basketball will empower you to become the best version of yourself.

Lessons

Adaptive Technology (Adaptive Volleyball) 

Adaptive Technology (Adaptive Volleyball) Standards

ISTE Standards for Students

1.4 Innovated Designer: 1.4.c Prototypes

Students develop, test and design prototypes as part of a cyclical design process. 

NGSS Standard

MS-ETS1-1- Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

 

MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for integrative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Adaptive Technology Assessments

Formative Assessments

  • Pre- Assessment
  • Class/group discussions
  • Exit Tickets

Summative Assessments

  • Post- Assessment: 
  • Prototype Final Product Design Group Presentation
  • Prototype Testing Plan: 

Adaptive Technology Activities to Support Learning Objectives

  • Vocabulary: Criteria and Constraints.
  • ENGAGE: Students will watch an Adaptive Volleyball video. Based off the video, students will make a list of challenges and benefits of adaptive sports in their notebooks.
  • EXPLORE: Using an adaptive volleyball court made for the students, students will play a set of Adaptive Volleyball. After completing the game students will continue to document challenges and benefits they experienced during their game play.
  • EXPLAIN: Students will read an article discussing the Engineering Design Process. As a class, we will read aloud and annotate the article highlighting all of the important information in the article.
  • Engineering Design Process Academic Video: To correlate with the EDP article, students will watch a video of the Engineering Design Process in action to create a fog cannon, as well as a device that feeds your pets while you (the student) is on vacation.
  • ELABORATE: Design challenge using the Adaptive Volleyball Worksheet. Students will create a device that will help adaptive players retrieve the ball after a play. Students will brainstorm and create 2-3 potential designs. In groups, students will explain their best design to their team. As a team they will pick one design to use as their final product.
  • EVALUATE: Students will prepare a brief presentation in their groups about their design and demonstrate how their prototype will work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes DIS Health & Fitness unique?

DIS Health & Fitness stands out for its personalized approach using STEM concepts mixed with athletic sports and the systems of the human body to focus on developing champions. Join us to experience an awesome and engaging elective provided at the Deming Intermediate School. 

Do you offer virtual options?

Yes, we offer virtual options for those who are not able to make it to class. All class assignments and content are outlined on the website as a resource for make up work and homework. Stay connected and motivated with our online resources.

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About us

DIS Health & Fitness is an elective class for 6th graders based in Deming, New Mexico. With a focus on developing and inspiring success, we strive to empower individuals to become champions of their own health and wellness. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and lead a healthier lifestyle.