Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Pinocchio's Arm: A Lie Detector Test
You might be surprised to learn that you have been practicing skills closely tied to lying if you have ever seen someone in pain, or mimicked your favorites sports athlete. In this science fair project, you will discover how your brain...
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Science Buddies: Keeping Up
Do you ever feel like you need to walk faster than your parents just to keep up with them? This is because of the difference in leg length between you and your parents. In this experiment you will test if the height of a person is...
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Science Buddies: Tee Time: How Fast Is Your Golf Swing?
Determine how golf club head velocity affects shot distance. Make your next trip to the driving range educational by conducting this experiment.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Sports in Physics: Measuring Velocity in a Mini Olympic
The Illinois Institute of Technology provides this site on Physics. It is a student lab investigation in which students compare the concept and quantity of velocity to that of acceleration. Includes directions, ideas for assessment, a...