Investigate the mathematics of the Olympics. A science video how mathematics is important from the basic level of calculating scores to the more complex math of describing the velocity of motion. Scholars learn to view Olympic competitions from a mathematical perspective.

Concepts

averages, mean, rates, speed, distance, time, acceleration, instantaneous velocity, velocity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the lesson with a video analysis calculating speed, acceleration, and velocity
• Incorporate as an introduction to a physics unit on the laws of motion

Classroom Considerations

• If assigning the video for independent viewing, pupils require Internet access

Pros

• Provides an option for closed captioning
• Applies mathematics to a relevant real-life topic

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 HSN-Q.A.1 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7