You are here: Homepage > Sport Channel > Science & Technology in Sport > Project Room > Project 2 Project 2 — Design equipment for a Paralympic athlete (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Paralympic athletes often use truly remarkable technologies to compete in their fields. Could you design a new piece of equipment for a Paralympic athlete like David Eamer? Present your design with illustrations, and explain how it will help your athlete. To learn more about the Paralympics, check out www.paralympic.ca. The following article has a useful section devoted to Paralympic technology: • Is the Use of Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment Unethical? Once you've got your blueprints ready, you could patent your design. To find out how, check out www.frompatenttoprofit.com. Opens project in a new window for printing. Choose from any of the Projects listed below to learn more about this program. Project 1 Make a presentation on science in sport (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Project 2 Design equipment for a Paralympic athlete (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Project 3 The history of sport technology (Grades 4-6, 7-9) Cliquez ici pour cet épisode en français Athlete  |  Sport  |  Culture  |  About Education2010.ca  |  Contact  |  Help Page  |  Feedback Form Statement of Liability Copyright © 2002 - Open Learning Agency. All rights reserved.