What has Science and Engineering got to do with the Sochi Olympics?

1. What has Science &
Engineering got to
do with the Sochi
Olympics?

5. Why do you think
other countries were
more successful?

6. Planning
Determination
Dedication
Nutrition
Facilities
Practice
Natural ability
Coaching

7. It was the
investment in Science
and Engineering

8. Competition Suits
• high-tech apparel that helps athletes
be as competitive as possible
• Under Armour Innovation- "You want
something that really slips through the air and
doesn't add any wind resistance, as well as any
resistance to your limbs as you move along the
track,"
• Aerodynamic
• Drag
• Synthetic polymers
• Wind resistance

9. Click for Video
Science of the Winter Olympic
Games: Competition Suits Video

10. The Science of Skis & Boards
• Fiberglass composites
• Torsional rigidity
• Polymers

11. Aerial Skiing: Aerial Physics
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Angular momentum
Torque
Moment of inertia
Contact twisting

12. The Science of Skates
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Friction
Heat
Meltwater
Gliding

13. Figure Skating
• Vertical velocity
• Angular momentum
• The law of conservation of
angular momentum
• Laws of projectile motion

14. Bobsled
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How to maximize velocity
Acceleration
Force
Drag

15. Ski Jump
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Aerodynamic
Gravity
Drag
Lift

16. Curling
• Friction
• Meltwater layer
• Momentum exchange

17. Click for Video
Science of the Winter Olympic
Games: Physics of Slope-Style Skiing

18. Science of the Olympic Games:
Videos to watch in Registration
1. Physics of Slope-Style Skiing
2. Aerial Physics (Aerial Skiing)
3. Figuring Out Figure Skating
4. The Science of Skis
5. Safety Gear (Mixed Sports)
6. Internal Athlete (Cross-Country Skiing)
7. Downhill Science (Alpine Skiing)
8. Olympic Motion (Mixed Sports)
9. Banking on Speed (Bobsled)
10.Competition Suits (Mixed Sports)
11. Air Lift (Ski Jump)
12. Mathletes (Mixed Sports)
13. Blade Runners (Short Track Speed Skating)
14.The Science of Snowboarding
15. Science Friction (Curling)
16.The Science of Ice
17. Science of Snow

19. National Science & Engineering
Week (NSEW) is a ten-day
national programme of
science, technology,
engineering and maths events
and activities across the UK
aimed at people of all ages

20. Test Your
Neurons
21st
p4&5,S22
Visit to Oxford
University
13th,
STEM Roadshow
5:30pm-7pm, in the
Hall
Building Telescopes
17th, afterschool,S17
And so much more………check the daily bulletin!!!

21. 17-21
Be Inspired

22. During Science and
Engineering Week:
Extend your knowledge of
Science across the curriculum
Year 7- Human Body

23. During Science and
Engineering Week:
Be inspired by the many
activities

24. Year 7 Activities
Monday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen Science
Tuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice Cream
Wednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Periscopes
Thursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Challenge
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy Balls
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice Cream
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science
Video Clips

25. During Science and
Engineering Week:
Extend your knowledge of
Science across the curriculum
Year 8- Forces

26. Year 8 Activities
Monday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen Science
Tuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice Cream
Wednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Periscopes
Thursday 20th @ 1:20pm-Rm S15: Making Chemistry
Thursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Challenge
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy Balls
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice Cream
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science
Video Clips

27. During Science and
Engineering Week:
Extend your knowledge of
Science across the curriculum
Year 9- Space

28. Year 9 Activities
Monday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen Science
Tuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice Cream
Wednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Periscopes
Wednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S17: Astronomy ClassMaking telescopes
Thursday 20th during Lessons: Space Day Activities
Thursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building Challenge
Wednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S8: Astronomy ClassOgden Partnership
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy Balls
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice Cream
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science
Video Clips

29. Year 10 Activities
Thurs 6th @ GCSE live Trip: 30 Selected Yr10 Students
Monday 17th @ 3:15pm-Rm SF2: Quantum Technology
Wednesday19th@ Oxford Uni Trip: Particle Physics Show
Thursday 20th during Lessons: Space Day Activities
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: During Lessons: INSPIRE lessons
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science
Video Clips

30. Year 11Activities
Monday 3rd @ 3:15pm-Rm S8: Physics Olympiad
Monday 17th @ 1:20pm-Rm SF2: Quantum Technology
Thursday 20th @ 1:20pm- Rm S8: Physics Olympiad
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week: Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting
Science Video Clips

31. Year 12&13 Activities
Monday 17th @ 1:20pm-Rm SF2: Quantum Technology
Monday 17th @ P5-Rm S22: Quantum Photonics
Thursday 20th @ 1:20pm- Rm S8: Mechanics Club
Friday 21st P4&5-Rm S22: Cells Roadshow
Friday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark Talk
All Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe
All Week: Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting
Science Video Clips

32. 17-21
Be Involved