Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids

Introduction.

How to Use This Book.

Being a Good Scientist.

Increasing Your Understanding.

Using This Book to Do a Science Fair Project.

A Word of Warning.

1 Getting in the Zone: Starting Right.

Project 1: Think Fast.

Project 2: On the Level.

Project 3: Dreaming of Greatness.

Project 4: Cross Over.

Project 5: Learning New Tricks.

2 Flying High!: Ball Sports.

Project 1: Throw It Higher.

Project 2: Throw It Farther.

Project 3: Curveball.

Project 4: Stable Spin.

Project 5: Dimples.

Project 6: Heading Right.

Project 7: Soft Bounce.

Project 8: Follow the Bouncing Ball.

Project 9: Fuzz Ball.

Project 10: The Big Mo.

3 Slipping and Sliding:Blade, Ski, and Board Sports.

Project 1: Skating on Thin Ice.

Project 2: Speedy Spin.

Project 3: Taking Off.

Project 4: Giving Them the Slip.

Project 5: Stable Base.

4 Rolling Right Along: Wheel Sports.

Project 1: Turning Around.

Project 2: Gearing Up.

Project 3: Caught in the Draft.

Project 4: Keep on Rolling Along.

Project 5: Pumping.

Project 6: Jump into History.

5 Splish, Splash: Water Sports.

Project 1: Water Skin.

Project 2: Riding the Waves.

Project 3: Row, Row, Row Your Boat.

Project 4: Shapes and Speed.

Project 5: Sailing into the Wind.

Project 6: Down Under.

Project 7: Swim Like a Shark.

6 Jumping, Climbing, Frisbee, and More:Other Fun Sports.

Project 1: Skydiving.

Project 2: High Jumping.

Project 3: The Frisbee.

Project 4: Climbing High.

Project 5: Climbing to the Top.

Project 6: Sweet Spot.

Project 7: The Chop.

Glossary.

Index.