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Project 1 — Make a presentation on science in sport (Grades 4-6, 7-9)
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Sports equipment and techniques are always changing. Through the use of technology, athletes can become stronger, faster, and more precise than ever before. In a small group, make a list of questions about some of the science and technology in sports. Here are some questions to get you started:
• How does a figure skater twirl?
• Why do skates slide on ice?
• Why are downhill skis and slalom skis different?
• How do bobsledders keep from tipping over?
• How do you make artificial ice?
• Why do swimmers shave their heads?
• Why do cyclists hunch their backs when racing?
• How does a ski jumper stay in the air for so long?
Look at the questions the rest of your classmates came up with, and pick two that your group will try to answer. Think about what scientific processes you need to understand, and what sources you could use to help you understand it. Can your group think of an experiment that would demonstrate what you learned?
Check out http://www.ausport.gov.au/info/clothing.htm for some information on the science behind sports clothing and equipment.
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