The all-sports science project survival guide.Would you rather slug a bat, skip rope, bowl, even square dance before tackling your' science project? Luckily, science and sports make a great team. Why not enjoy your favorite athletic activity and whip up a home-run science project at the same time! This issue is sure to get you cracking cracking - cracker . Check out our tips on how to score big with the scientific method (p. 14), learn how to write a winning procedure (p. 20), and create slam-dunk charts and graphs (p. 22). Then test your new skills with one of these ... 10 SCIENCE PROJECT IDEAS 1 Does temperature affect the bounce of a basketball? 2 A standard tennis bait bait a preparation containing a palatable food substance such as raw meat, carrot or bran and a pharmaceutical or poisonous substance. The purpose is to introduce the medicament or poison into the unsuspecting animal. bounces highest on a clay, grass, or asphalt asphalt (ăs`fôlt, –fălt), brownish-black substance used commonly in road making, roofing, and waterproofing. Chemically, it is a natural mixture of hydrocarbons. court? 3 Aluminum vs. wooden bat: Which on hits a standard baseball farther? 4 Which brand of sneakers sneakers Noun, pl US, Canad, Austral & NZ canvas shoes with rubber soles sneakers npl (US) → zapatos mpl de lona; zapatillas fpl generates the most friction (resistance to motion) on a gym floor? 5 On what surface do you run fastest: grass, concrete, or wooden basketball court? 6 Which object sinks fastest in water: a golf ball baseball, or lacrosse lacrosse (ləkrôs`), ball and goal game usually played outdoors by two teams of 10 players each on a field 60 to 70 yd (54.86 to 64.01 m) wide by 110 yd (100.58 m) long. Two goals face each other 80 yd (73. ball? 7 How does air pressure affect a soccer ball's kicking distance? Experiment with different pressure levels. 8 Which type of baton twirls fastest: short, medium, or long? 9 Does the time of day affect how fast you can run? 10 Do sports teams win more often at home or away? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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