Instructional Video

Science Friction—Science of the Winter Olympics

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Physics plays a role in most sports, and curling is no exception! A video explains how a curling team controls the friction between the stone and the ice to modify its movement.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a graphic organizer such as a Frayer model to record new vocabulary
  • Follow the video with a lab investigation of surface friction
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires background knowledge of the role of surface friction
Pros
  • Adaptable to various grade levels
  • Includes several examples to highlight the important concepts
Cons
  • None
NGSS