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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp.3,4 College Athletes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Below are the heights of the players on the University of Maryland women's basketball team for the 2012-2013 season and the heights of the players on the women's field hockey team for the 2012 season. (Accessed at...
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Who's the Winner?

For Students 5th - 8th
If two goals are scored in a hockey match between two equally-matched teams, what are the possible scores? This activity gives an opportunity to investigate probability in the context of sport, and is designed to be accessible to...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Half Time

For Students K - 1st
What could the half-time scores have been in these Olympic hockey matches? This activity encourages systematic working and discussion, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stages 1 and 2.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Finding Speed From Work Graph

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must determine the speed of a hockey puck based on a graph of force vs. displacement.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Impulse From the Boards

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must calculate the impulse given to a hockey puck by the boards. The puck will collide with the boards and bounce off in the opposite direction.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Finding Speed From Impulse Graph Level 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must calculate the speed of a hockey puck based on the graph of force vs. time for the impact between the stick and the puck.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Finding Speed From Impulse Graph Level 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must calculate the speed of a hockey puck based on the graph of force vs. time for the impact between the stick and the puck.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Four sporty brainteasers in the context of fencing, hockey, football and international medal tables. This activity challenges students to be resourceful, to think logically and to work systematically, and is designed to be accessible to...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Speed of the Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Team games like football, hockey, basketball, handball and wheelchair rugby are played on pitches or courts of different sizes with different numbers of players. The density of players on the pitch plays a significant role in determining...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Sports Equipment

For Students K - 1st Standards
Sports such as hockey, football, basketball and tennis use balls of different sizes. Can you arrange a selection of different balls in a line each touching the next to make the shortest line? This activity offers opportunities for...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Goalie

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This hockey simulation addresses the question of how to force an object to move in a circle.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Igloo: Multiplication

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario with a hockey team. Those skills include completing multiplication facts up to 100, making a list of multiples of a number, and locating factors...
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Website
Other

The Sporting News: See a Different Game

For Students 9th - 10th
The online version of the magazine, "The Sporting News" covers the top stories, news, and events in all of today's sports. Content also includes Sporting News radio, sports history, trivia, customizable features, and much more.
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Read Works

Read Works: Shoot It Harder, Shoot It Softer

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy who likes to play games at the arcade. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Wake Forest University: Sports Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of WebQuests that require students to collect and analyze statistical data from several sports teams using the Internet. An interesting, real-world approach to statistics.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum provides numerous online exhibits about everything from the science of sports to the Hubble Telescope. Each exhibit includes learning ideas, fun activities, articles, and learning games.
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Website
USA Today

Usa Today: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Inline Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert what it takes to be an inline skater. Discover what gear you will need, how to play, safety tips, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Hockey Player Hayley Wickenheiser, Reuters Photo.

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the determined, skilled, and heroic women of Canadian history.
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Website
Other

The Sports Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
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Website
Other

Sports Illustrated for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sports Illustrated for Kids, as its name implies, covers the world of sports from a youthful perspective. With a focus mainly on professional sports, content includes top news, fantasy sports, trivia, and other games.
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Curated OER

Espn: Wayne Gretzky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and hockey career of Wayne Gretzky, holder of numerous National Hockey League records and the greatest hockey player of his generation. Named number five on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Featured Image: Hp Pavilion at San Jose

For Students 9th - 10th
The HP Pavilion is a sports venue in San Jose, California, best known as the home of the San Jose Sharks (pro hockey), but also hosts the SAP Open (men's tennis tournament) and San Jose SaberCats (arena football).
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Curated OER

Skateboarding

For Students 9th - 10th
In this colorful and interactive site, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing. Also includes famous people in history and video clips.

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