Sports Science Projects

Sports Science Projects
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780766035355

How can sports be scientific? Author Madeline Goodstein explains in SPORTS SCIENCE PROJECTS: THE PHYSICS OF BALLS IN MOTION. Baseballs, golf balls, and footballs are just some of the balls compared and examined. Why do baseballs have stitches? Why does a tennis ball have fuzz? How is a Ping-Pong ball changed if you fill its center? By experimenting with the projects, students will find out how much science governs the games they play. They will also discover they have been following the rules of science all along! This book is filled with excellent ideas for science fair projects.

Ace Your Sports Science Project

Ace Your Sports Science Project
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464604991

What does physics have to do with favorite sports? Readers will use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports–the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, center of gravity, and more. Many of these high-interest sports experiments can be used to motivate students to participate in a science fair project.

Sports Science

Sports Science
Author: Jim Wiese
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2002-10-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0471220973

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? * Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you'll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!

Ace Your Exercise and Nutrition Science Project

Ace Your Exercise and Nutrition Science Project
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766032187

"Presents several science projects and science project ideas about exercise and nutrition"--Provided by publisher.

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766031067

"Presents several science experiments using physics and soccer"--Provided by publisher.

Sports Science Fair Projects

Sports Science Fair Projects
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766070263

Why do baseballs have stitches? Why do football have an oblong shape? How does a Ping-Pong ball change if you fill its center? Through these fun, step-by-step experiments, you will discover the science behind the sports that you play. Take home a trophy for the science fair this season!

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science
Author: Sean Connolly
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761189777

Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities—and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it’s possible and learn the role played by Newton’s second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a paperback book, and the help of a friend to understand the science of momentum and the real meaning of hang time. Using common household objects, each project includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and a detailed explanation of how and why the experiment worked. It’s a win-win. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat—it’s all in the science.

Science of Sports

Science of Sports
Author: Wendy H. Lanier
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680776614

What makes the best athletes excel? The Science of Sportsexamines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psychology in order to become the best. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects

Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects
Author: Janice VanCleave
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2003-08-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0471331023

A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations,techniques, and ideas! Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone'sfavorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave's A+Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together awinning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning yourproject, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts todesigning experiments and presenting your findings. Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projectscollected from Janice VanCleave's A+ series, this easy-to-followguide gives you an informative introduction to the science fairprocess. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on varioustopics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics, including explorations of: * The angular distance between celestial bodies * The breathing rate of goldfish * Interactions in an ecosystem * Nutrient differences in soils * Heat transfer in the atmosphere * Magnetism from electricity * And much more! You'll also find lots of helpful tips on how to develop your ownideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave's A+ Science FairProjects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school studentwho wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects
Author: Julianne Blair Bochinski
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2003-11-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0471460435

"Harried parents or teachers seeking ideas for science fair projects will find this resource a godsend." --Science Books & Films "An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist "Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." --Library Journal "Sound advice on how to put together a first-rate project." --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society Want the inside tips for putting together a first-rate science fair project that will increase your understanding of the scientific method, help you to learn more about a fascinating science topic, and impress science fair judges? The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, newly revised and updated, is the ultimate guide to every aspect of choosing, preparing, and presenting an outstanding science fair project. Special features of this unbeatable guide include: 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs-including many new project ideas-along with an expanded list of 500 fascinating science fair topics suitable for grades 7 and up Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines on how to develop an outstanding project-from selecting a great topic and conducting your experiment to organizing data, giving oral and visual presentations, and much more The latest ISEF rules and guidelines Updated information on resources and state and regional science fair listings The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects gives you all the guidance you'll need to create a science fair project worthy of top honors.