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Banking on Speed—Science of the Winter Olympics Instructional VideoBanking on Speed—Science of the Winter Olympics Instructional Video
Publisher
National Science Foundation
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:05
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Direct Instruction
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Banking on Speed—Science of the Winter Olympics

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Get on the right track! Young scholars learn about the importance of momentum and friction during a bobsled ride. A video lesson speaks to a bobsled designer to explain how he considers the physics during the design process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

speed, velocity, maximums, acceleration, force, conservation of momentum, gravity, air resistance, drag, friction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair with additional videos from the series to explore friction and momentum from different avenues

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects previous study of friction
  • Requires individual Internet access if assigning for independent viewing

Pros

  • Relates science to a topic of interest to many learners
  • Highlights key scientific vocabulary throughout the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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