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Score a goal with your classes by showing the importance of science in soccer! Scholars learn how chemistry plays a part in the design of the soccer ball. An installment of a larger playlist explains how polymers make the properties of the ball possible.
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Instructional Ideas
- Build molecular models of the polymers mentioned in the lesson
- Bring in soccer balls and have pupils describe their properties before watching the video
Classroom Considerations
- Expects at least a basic understanding of the sport of soccer
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides links to additional videos on similar topics
- Connects science to a sport popular with many students
Cons
- None