Science in Sport Project - Forces and Motion

Imagine, then design and perhaps make new sports equipment.

OR

Choose a sports skill. Improve your skill using science and practice.

Make it and be able to give a science explanation about how and why it works differently. This can include a demonstration, diagrams, written and oral explanation

Science ideas can be based on gravity... friction... Newton's laws... inertia... air pressure... aerodynamics...

Record the process - from brainstorm, early diagrams and plans, measurements etc.
Use a variety of media: text, photos, video, diagrams, PowerPoint, podcasts etc

Assessment

Explaining Science Ideas.

Novice: We can’t explain our science idea

Apprentice: We have attempted to explain a science idea.
Practitioner: We can explain two science ideas in our sport using precise science vocab
Expert: We can clearly explain a variety of science ideas (3 or more), using precise science vocabulary to a high standard.

Recording the Process:

Novice: We have little to show others about our process.
Apprentice: We have some, recordings of our process using a variety of media.
Practitioner: We have regular recordings of our process using a variety of media.
Expert: We have detailed, regular recordings of our process using a variety of media.