ST. LOUIS AMERICAN • DECEMBER 6 - 12, 2018 A13
AFRICAN AMERICAN ANATOMIST & PHYSIOLOGIST:
Albert CrenshawOn March 20, 1952,
Albert Crenshaw was
born in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. He
attended Chowan Junior
College on a basketball
scholarship, earning his
associate’s degree in
1973. Four years later,
he earned his bachelor’s
degree in biology from
West Virginia University.
Crenshaw worked in an
orthopedic research lab at the University of California in San
Diego. In 1994, he traveled to Sweden as part of a laboratory
exchange program. From there, he went to San Francisco to
work at the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field.
After his career at NASA, Crenshaw was invited to return to
Sweden as a graduate student. He earned a PhD in anatomy
and physiology from the University of Umeå. He was the
first African
American in
Sweden to earn
a doctorate
degree in
medical
science.
After earning
his PhD, he
served as
a research
assistant and
professor of
physiology at
the Swedish
National
Institute for
Working Life in
the Centre for
Musculoskeletal
Research.
Crenshaw has
published several research articles for science journals and
won a Certificate of Recognition from NASA. He is also a
member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Learning Standards: I can read a biography about a
person who has made a contribution in the fields of science,
technology, or mathematics.
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SCIENCE CORNER
Have you ever heard of a sports physical therapist?
They learn about the body and help athletes prevent,
treat, and recover from injuries. Therapists also assist
with enhancing athletes’ performance. They
develop training
programs and are
able to alter routines
to meet the individual needs of each person.
Sports physical therapists have to keep current with
research and make sure their techniques are current
and up to date. They have to communicate with
athletes, coaches, and trainers to educate them.
Preventing injuries and helping athletes recover
from injuries is an important job. Therapists must earn
a college degree and pass an exam that shows they are
ready to help their patients.
If you are patient,
compassionate and
interested in the
science of the human
body, this may be a career for you. Sports physical
therapists can work in schools, hospitals, research
labs, home health care, spas, gyms, and even for
professional sports teams.
Learning Standards: I can read nonfiction text
for main idea and supporting details.
The Science of Sports Physical Therapy!
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT SCIENCE STARS
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Background Information: In this experiment, you will see the
transfer of potential and kinetic energy.
Materials Needed:
• A Basketball or Soccer Ball
(large and heavy) • A Tennis Ball or
Inflatable Rubber Ball (small and light)
Procedure:
q Carefully put the tennis ball on top
of the basketball, holding one hand
under the basketball and one on
top of the tennis ball.
w Let go of both the balls at exactly
the same time and observe what
happens.
Transfer of Energy: When you are
holding the balls in the air, they have
potential energy. As they are dropped
into motion, the energy becomes kinetic
energy. When the balls hit the ground
and bump into each other, some of
the kinetic energy in the basketball
transfers to the tennis ball, sending it
in motion.
Want More? Visit: http://www.
sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects
Learning Standards: I can follow
sequential directions to complete an
experiment. I can make predictions and
analyze results.
SCIENCE INVESTIGATION
MATH CONNECTION
Use the
newspaper to
complete these
activities
to sharpen
your critical
thinking skills.
Activity One — Main Idea: Select an
article in the newspaper.
After you read the article, state the main idea. Find three
supporting details for the main idea.
Activity Two — Measuring:
Find 3 measurements in the
paper. Convert the standard
measurements to metric
measurements and vice versa.
Learning Standards: I can use the newspaper to
locate information. I can find
the main idea and supporting
details. I can convert
measurements.
The official
distance of a
marathon is
26.2 miles.
Dimples on a
golf ball reduce
drag, which
allows them to
travel further.
MAP PREP
This special Newspaper In Education initiative is made possible, and delivered to classrooms, through The St. Louis American Foundation and its NIE Corporate Partners:
In Ms. Mecheah Williams (right) 3rd grade class students Adaiya Lee,
Samantha Gooch, Jayden
Farmer, Marquis McDougle,
and Da’Veon Pointer, with the
help of teacher’s aid Corliss
Humphrey (left), work math
equations found using the
STEM page in the newspaper.
Avant Elementary is in the
East St. Louis School District.
Photo by Wiley Price/St. Louis American
Hockey pucks
are frozen
before the
game to avoid
bouncing
during play.
Test your math skills with these
sports-themed word problems!
q Ryan got a hit 4 out of 12
times; Sarah got a hit 47 out of
100 times. What is the batting
average for each player? Who
has the better batting average?
_________
w Team Wildcats won the football
game against the Eagles. The
score was 24-14. What are all
of the possible ways each team
may have scored during the
game?
e Nine soccer balls fit in one
shipping box. If a company
needs to ship 312 soccer balls,
how many boxes will they need?
_________
Learning Standards: I can add,
subtract, multiply, and divide to
solve a problem.
Transfer Energy Through Balls!
Sports Problems!
Studies have
shown that daily
exercise can
help reduce
stress and boost
your immune
system,
which
keeps you
healthy.
A touchdown = 6 points
An extra point after a touchdown = 1 point
A 2-point conversion = 2 points
A field goal = 3 points
A safety = 2 points
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