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Sports

SPORTS - Physics Choice Menu - Option 3

For this project you have 3 topic choices in the field of physics. This is Option 3, SPORTS.
​Instructions for this entire project is in the doc window below:

Step 1 - Video Research:

Watch videos to learn about the physics of sports. You are not limited to these videos, this is just a place to start.

Step 2 - Article Research

Read the articles about physics and sports first. Then pick the sport that interests you the most. It is simply impossible to provide information for you about all sports - so don't be limited by the selection here. Also, these are provided to get you started, feel free to further your research!

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If you want to explore a sport that is not common, be sure to ask the teacher before starting this project! 
Learn About Sports and Physics:
1. Sport Science (different sports such as cycling, skateboarding, surfing, etc.)
​2. Science of the Summer Olympics (different sports and different aspects of these sports)
​3. Science in Sports (again, several sports are discussed)

Soccer:
​1. Soccer and Physics
​2. Physics of Soccer

Volleyball:
1. The Science of Volleyball
2. Volleyball through Physics
Swimming:
1. Physics of Swimming (video)
2. Swimming Science
Tennis:
1. Newton's Laws and Tennis
2. Physics of Tennis
Baseball/Softball:
​1. Physics of Baseball Pitches
2. Science of Baseball
forces-baseball--article.pdf
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Football:
​1. Science of NFL Football
​2. Physics of Football
Basketball:
1. Physics in Basketball
2. Basketball Physics

Step 3 - Develop your Product

Product Choices for Sports: Google Slides or Prezi
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To help with making these, see the below links:
1. Making good google slide presentations
2. Prezi presentations

Citation Requirements:

All science work is cited in the APA format. Use the following to help you with this task:
1. BibMe in APA format
2. Citation Machine in APA format
Use the requirement checklist and rubric as a guide as to what to include in your product for this project. ​
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  • Announcements and Calendar
  • 8th Grade Units
    • Unit 1 - What is Science? 2017-18
    • Unit 2 - It's Elemental!
    • Unit 3.1 How is Balance Achieved? >
      • Flight
      • Speed
      • Sports
    • Unit 3.2 Earth's Balance
    • Mid-Term Review
    • Unit 4.1 What are Celestial Cycles?
    • Unit 4.2 What are Earth's Cycles?
    • Unit 5 What is your legacy?
    • Unit 6 - Are We Alone?
    • STAAR Review
    • End of the Year Assignment
  • MYP and Science Resources
    • Texas Science Content
    • Science Skills Help
    • Labs and Lab Reports
    • IB Skills
  • Class Resources
    • eTextbook
    • Science Video and Website Links
    • Research
    • Science in the World
    • Gizmo Computer Labs
  • Contact
  • Archives - 2016-17 year
  • Archives - 2015-16 year
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