Learn About Science Friction With Curling

Curling is a mesmerizing sport filled with strategy, expertise, surprise, a lot of yelling, and most importantly, science! Explore the physics of curling with your class using this episode of Compact Science. Your students will learn how friction, momentum, and inertia make this Olympic sport a thrilling mix of science and skill.

The Math of the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics is an international sporting event held every four years where athletes participate in a variety of sports that highlight their strength, precision, and endurance. But did you know you can explore a different angle this year? Use this resource from Things Explained to learn about the science behind the Winter Olympics and see how geometry plays an important role in bringing home the gold.

Explore Freestyle Skiing in Montana With Mavericks

How does determination shape success on and off the slopes? Invite your students to analyze the journeys of Montana’s legendary freestyle skiers using clips from the documentary Mavericks that cover topics from aerial skiing techniques to what it means to be an Olympian. After watching, use the accompanying support materials to help connect sports and physics to ways your students can overcome challenges in their real lives.

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