The National Science Foundation and NBC Learn have teamed up to create The Science of the Olympic Winter Games, a 16-part video series exploring the science behind several Olympic events. The series includes Aerial Physics (Aerial Skiing), Slapshot Physics (Hockey), Internal Athlete (Cross-Country Skiing), Olympic Motion, Competition Suits, Mathletes, Science of the Skis, Science of Skates, Figuring Out Figure Skating, Safety Gear, Banking on Speed (Bobsled), Downhill Science (Alpine Skiing), Air Lift (Ski Jump), Science of Snowboarding, Science Friction (Curling), and Blade Runners (Short Track Speed Skating).
The series addresses various scientific topics, including the laws of physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and physiology. Complementary lesson plans for grades 6-9 are also available.
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