Science of Olympic Proportions!


Have you ever wondered how fast a bobsled goes or the physics behind building a bobsled course- what does kinetic energy have to do with it all anyways? How do muscles contract and relax to help figure skaters perfect their jumps? How is neuroscience and sport psychology giving athletes an edge? And how ’bout the chemistry behind those Opening Ceremony Fireworks? The science behind the scenes at the Olympics is sik!

Your Mission:

Brainstorm as many questions as you can about the Science behind the Olympics!

Choose 1-3 questions to really delve into and find an eye catching / engaging way to share some cool science facts about an Olympic sport/ event/ etc as our Science 8H class will be competing in an Olympic door decorating challenge and sharing our Science Facts on the door by Feb 23rd.

The school principal and her team of judges will be touring the school to find the most inspiring Olympic themed door on Feb 23rd.

Let’s go for GOLD!


You May Want to Start Olympic quest here:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/curling-science-2018-1.4537448

http://www.nbclearn.com/science-of-the-olympic-winter-games

https://www.scientificamerican.com/report/science-at-the-2018-winter-olympics/

https://www.wired.com/story/winter-olympics-2018-can-ski-wax-help-win-gold/

The Team of Experts Working with Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

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