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Science of the Winter Olympics

NBC Learn and NBC Sports, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, unravel the science, technology, engineering and math behind the Olympic Winter Games. For lesson plans provided by Lessonopoly, open the video and click on “Activity.”

Alpine Skiing
Downhill Science: Alpine Skiing
June 2, 2023
A downhill ski race is a tour de force--emphasis on force.
Winter Olympics Competition Suit
Competition Suits
June 2, 2023
The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained.
Speed Skates
Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating
June 2, 2023
Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion.
Bobsled Drag
Banking on Speed: Bobsled
June 2, 2023
An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag.
Ski Jump
Air Lift: Ski Jump
June 2, 2023
Ski-jumping is a thrilling sport, hurtling down a ramp at 60 mph. Learn more in this video.
Aerial Physics
Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing
June 2, 2023
Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself.
Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Science of Ice – Integration Guide (Grades 7-12)
January 9, 2014
This document is a companion piece to video titled Science of Ice and is intended as a resource for educators.
Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Science of Snow – Inquiry Guide (Grades 4 – 12)
January 9, 2014
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Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Olympic Movement and Robotic Design – Integration Guide (Grades 4-12)
January 9, 2014
This document is a companion piece to video titled Olympic Movement and Robotic Design and is intended as a resource for educators.
Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Shani Davis & Engineering Competition Suits – Integration Guide (Grades 4-12)
January 9, 2014
This document is a companion piece to video titled Shani Davis & Engineering Competition Suits and is intended as a resource for educators.
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