INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Carrie Gabriel
INSTRUCTOR'S EMAIL: thecarriegabriel@yahoo.com
COURSE TITLE: Archery
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will examine the evolution of archery across civilizations and discover the scientific principles that make archery possible. Lessons include basic physics, biomechanics, and materials science, along with historical case studies of archery in different cultures. This course blends STEM and history in an engaging, archery-centered format.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Describe major milestones in the history of archery across different cultures and time periods
• Explain basic physics concepts related to archery, including force, energy, and trajectory
• Identify parts of a bow and arrow and explain their functions
• Understand how materials and technology impact bow and arrow performance
• Connect scientific principles to real-world archery applications
• Develop curiosity and appreciation for archery as both a historical tool and modern sport
CLASS TIME(S): Thursday @ 2:30 PM
COURSE GRADE LEVEL: 9th-12th
COURSE DURATION: Full Year
SUPPLY FEE: $20
Required Book: 0060935766 The Archer’s Tale by Bernard Cornwall
CLASSROOM (Outdoor Range) EXPECTATIONS
Students will arrive on time and prepared for class.
• Respectful behavior toward the instructor and classmates is required.
• Students will participate in discussions, activities, and hands-on demonstrations.
• Phones and personal devices should be silenced and used only when permitted for class activities.
• Academic honesty is expected on all assignments and assessments.
• Students will follow all safety rules during demonstrations involving archery equipment
GRADING POLICIES
This course is evaluated using a combination of:
• Class participation and discussion
• Completion of reading assignments
• Short written responses or worksheets
• Quizzes and/or unit assessments
• Projects or presentations
Grades are based on understanding of concepts, effort, and application of knowledge rather than memorization alone.
• A (90–100%) – Demonstrates strong understanding of historical and scientific concepts, completes all assignments, and participates consistently.
• B (80–89%) – Demonstrates good understanding of concepts and completes most assignments with solid effort.
• C (70–79%) – Demonstrates basic understanding of concepts and completes assignments with minimal errors.
• D (60–69%) – Demonstrates limited understanding and incomplete or inconsistent work.
• F (Below 60%) – Does not demonstrate sufficient understanding or fails to complete required work
