Fountain 6 Science Ms. Gilliland

FEBRUARY 7 -24, 2014 SOCHI, RUSSIA

Olympics

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to unforeseen circumstances.) December 2, 2013 Introduce Olympics’ Project

December 4-6, 2013 Initial Library Research

January 17, 2014 Rough draft of 2 articles on Google Docs:

o Background of your event o The “Green” initiatives

February 7-23, 2014 Olympics – Watch your event! Check the “Final Reflections” sheet to see what you should be watching for and taking notes on.

March 14, 2014 Rough draft of 2 MORE articles (4 total) plus the editorial (I’ll let you know the topics as we get closer the due date.)

April 29, 2014 Rough draft of 3 MORE articles (8 total) (I’ll let you know the topics as we get closer the due date.)

May 12-14, 2014 Computer time t0 begin putting together your newsletter

June 6, 2014 Final Newsletter due

June 20, 2014 Final Reflection due

June 23-27, 2014 Sharing projects

NOTE: At ANY time, once you have enough information, you can begin typing your rough drafts in Google Docs – you should set up an OLYMPICS folder to keep everything organized in Google Docs. Do not share your articles with me until the due date.

MS. GILLILAND -- FOUNTAIN 6 SCIENCE

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XXII Olympic Winter GamesAlpine Skiing * Biathlon * Bobsleigh * Cross-country Skiing* Curling * Figure Skating * Freestyle/

Freeskiing Skiing * Ice Hockey * Luge * Nordic Combined * Skeleton * Ski Jumping * Snowboarding * Speed Skating

FEBRUARY 7 - 23, 2014

Sochi, Russia? As Scarsdale Middle School closes down for winter break in February, 5000 athletes and officials are expected to continue the two weeks of competition amidst the beauty and splendor that is Sochi Although Russia hosted the 1980 Summer Olympic Gams in Moscow, the 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be the first time that the Russian Federation will have hosted the Winter Games. Sochi, considered the longest city in Europe, is a summer resort city near the Black Sea. The ice events will be held in a “cluster” in the Imeretinskaya Valley. The second “cluster” will be for skiing and sliding events and will beld in the Kransnaya Polyana Mountains.

Awarding the bid to Sochi is the end product of much work over many years, requiring lengthy lobbying and millions of dollars. Sochi narrowly defeated the South Korean city of Pyeongchang. Russian president, Vladimir Putin, made the formal presentation and pledged billions of dollars to develop Sochi into a world-class winter sports complex, linking the coastline of the Black Sea to the neighbouring Caucasus Mountains, praising the area’s natural setting in the process. So the world will gather in Sochi, Russia for the 22nd Winter Olympic

Games. Let the games begin!

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For all those involved, the organization of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games reaches far beyond the basic commitment of the two weeks of competitions.

It starts well before the competition, from the choice of the values that will be the hallmark for the entire Olympic games; with the creation of a Games’ language, with the aim of homing in on the territorial aspect, a reflection of Russian heritage and commitment to establishing environmentally low impact buildings.

It starts before, also with the promotion and education programs; with cultural and entertainment events marking an exciting countdown.

It will end by leaving a lasting mark, the Olympic legacy of an image having a strong graphic and emotional impact, lasting in those who will have lived the experience of Sochi for two weeks.

The Olympic emotion is never ending.

The Physics of Winter Sports

What would Newton say?

MOTION How do you know you’re moving? Especially when you’re upside down. You’re moving right now – 30Km every second (Earth’s orbit around the sun) – at that speed you could travel from NY to LA in 2 minutes. Why don’t we feel this movement? All movement is described relative to a particular reference point.

SpeedMotion is a change in position, in a certain amount of time, relative to

a reference point. Distance is the length between any 2 points in the path of an object. Displacement extends in a straight line from starting point to ending point, distance from where started. SPEED is the distance traveled in a given time.

Acceleration ACCELERATION is the rate at which velocity increases, decreases or changes direction.

GRAVITYGravity is the force that holds "us" down, the force that keeps everything from flying away, keeps objects grounded. Gravity is the force that Earth exerts on an object, pulling the object toward the earth’s center. If you throw something in the air, it comes back down to the ground because of gravitational pull.

FRICTIONFriction is a force which opposes the motion of

objects. There are two types of friction: sliding friction and static friction. The type of surface is important in determining the friction. Friction between a person’s skies and the surface in which that person is moving on, enable the skier to push off that surface and move effectively.

When the surface is icy, there is no friction, so there would be no grip on the ice, which in turn causes the person to fall.

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When many people think of sports, the topic of physics doesn't always come to mind. They usually don't think about connecting athletics with academics. In reality math, science and, especially, physics, tie into every aspect of sports.

Many sports deal with throwing balls or people up in the air and this is where the next important part of physics plays in, projectiles. A projectile is defined as a horizontally thrown object.

Here’s a “teaser” of things to come -- some of the other concepts to consider ...

And the gold medal goes to... GRAVITY!!

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PROJECTPROJECT OVERVIEWOVERVIEW ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

❄ What is the history of your event in the Olympics?

o Background of your event –i.e. History -- what is the origin of your sport? When did your sport enter into official Olympic competition? How has the sport changed over time?

o How is the sport/event played: What are the rules? Is it a team event, solo event or a mix of both?

❄ How has technology changed your event?

o Oftentimes Olympic “hopefuls” are filmed on high-speed video that is then converted to computer graphics to analyze performance. The use of this technology is a trend in modern sports and in the Olympics. By knowing more about the physics and how it affects their performance, athletes (and their coaches) can modify their training and practice sessions to improve their performance. What would you expect computer analysis to tel l you about your event?

o Investigate the engineering of high-tech equipment and clothing that improves performance.

❄ How are the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics striving to be “green”, in other words, environmentally friendly?

❄ As we look at these topics in our “EcoPhysics” unit, you will add notes about how the laws and concepts of physics affect the performance of your event. Here’s a SAMPLE of the type of questions you will be asked to consider:

o What factors increase or diminish speed? What are some better ways to go faster? What are some better ways to control your movements and the movement of your equipment? Locate pictures to i l lustrate your findings.

o How is acceleration important to your event? How is acceleration achieved in your sport? Locate pictures to i l lustrate your findings.

o What role do forces, such as gravity and friction, play in your event? How does the athlete use them to help, or how do they lessen the impact of them? Locate pictures to i l lustrate your findings.

o How does energy, both potential and kinetic, affect your sport and the athlete? Locate pictures to i l lustrate your findings.

OLYMPICS SECTION OF YOUR BINDER: You will be writing articles for a newsletter. This is the place where you will begin to gather and organize your thoughts. EVERY ENTRY MUST BE DATED. You need to include (but are not limited to):

❄ Notes from class

❄ Brainstorming ideas/thoughts on any of the above mentioned “topics.”

❄ Your own questions about the physics of your event.

❄ Any research notes, including websites.

RESOURCES:

❄ Official Sochi 2014 Olympic Webpage: http://www.sochi2014.com/en/

❄ NBC’s 2014 Sochi Olympic Webpage: http://www.nbcolympics.com/

❄ Official website of the Olympic Movement: http://www.olympic.org/sochi-2014-winter-olympics

❄ Library’s webpage – the Fountain 6 science project page will be regularly updated.

❄ Ms. Gilliland’s e-board – check it on a regular basis.

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Winter Olympic Games’ Newsletter REQUIREMENTS: Use of “Pages” software

Four (4) single pages

Articles

o Share what you have learned based on the research you’ve been doing through the use of newspapers, magazines, interviews and the Internet. Remember, you’re the “expert” on this event.

o Articles are to be concise, yet thorough and “readable”

o Remember the overall emphasis is the SCIENCE behind the event

o Use pictures and other graphics to illustrate your articles One article on each of the following subtopics – NOT NECESSARILY IN THIS ORDER, I

will let you know which ones are in which order in plenty of time to prepare:

1. Background of your event

2. How “GREEN” environmental/sustainable is Sochi

3. How speed, acceleration and momentum affect your event

4. How forces, such as gravity, friction, etc. affect your event

5. How Newton’s laws of motion affect your event

6. How does potential and kinetic energy affect your event

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7. How technology is used to train athletes, create “better” equipment and monitor your event

8. Editorial – your opinion on the following: “Many athletes do not train or live in the country they represent. In your opinion, why do you think this is or is not a good practice?”

To add interest to your newspaper, you may want to include some appropriate quotes (not

a requirement). Remember that credit must be given for all pictures and material used in your articles. TEACHER SUGGESTIONS: To make the BEST use of the time spent during class in the library and in the computer lab, begin writing your articles and saving them as individual documents in a folder in Google Docs. Do not share any of your rough draft articles with me until I tell you to do so. By doing this, once you begin putting together your newsletter in Pages, all you’ll need to do is place your article into the space created in the document. You may also want to gather pictures and quotes in the same Google Docs’ folder. All reference materials, such as physical articles and in-class writing should be kept in the “Olympics” section of your binder. Don’t forget to reference all your material. REMEMBER, you also want to have saved some pictures to go along with your articles, as well as some interesting facts or quotes to add to your newsletter. DON’T FORGET: All resources, including pictures, must be sited in a bibliography. This will be a separate document, which will be turned in with your newsletter.

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Olympic Reflection WINTER OLYMPICS 2014 -- SOCHI, RUSSIA" FEBRUARY 7-23, 2014

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RequirementsEach student will record all his/her responses in Google Docs and then put it together as one document to be turned in. Answer each section thoughtfully and in complete sentences.

WHAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR:

•Was the section answered?•Does the student’s answer show thoughtful reflection?•Look at your responses for the following:

• the writing includes specific information: facts, details, examples, anecdotes, explanations, definitions (as needed);

• the writing defines, identifies, or describes the situation;

• the writing consistently demonstrates broad knowledge & understanding

HOW WILL THIS COUNT?

Your reflections are an assessment of your learning and an evaluation of the project. This is graded separately from your newsletter.

DUE DATEJune 20, 2014

REFLECTION #1 -- Task: Write a couple of paragraphs about watching the Olympics. Think about the following: How did working on the Olympics’ project and the discussions in class as we learned about physics impact your enjoyment of the Olympics? I assume you watched “your” event, however, what other events did you watch? What was special about the event(s) you watched? Write about what really impressed you about these Olympics.

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REFLECTION #3 -- Task: Choose one quote, from the list below and write your reflection. Why did you choose this particular quote? How does this quote reflect what you observed in the Olympics and/or your event? (Don’t forget to begin your reflection with the quote you chose.)

Our greatest glory is not in never fa!ing, but in rising every time we fa!. -- Confucius

Dreams can o#en become cha!enging, but cha!enges are what we live for. -- Travis White

It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. -- Babe Ruth

I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying. -- Tom Hopkins

Striving for exce!ence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing. -- Harriet Braiker

There is no substitute for guts. -- Paul Bear Bryant

I wi! always be someone who wants to do better than others. I love competition. -- Jean-Claude Ki!y

The cinquain is a simple, five-line verse form. Its structure fol-lows specific rules.

STRUCTURELine 1 -- one word of two syllables (may be the title, topic or main idea)Line 2 -- four syllables (describing the subject or title)Line 3 -- six syllables (showing action about the topic)Line 4 -- eight syllables (expressing a feeling/observation about the subject)Line 5 -- two syllables (describing or renaming the subject)

EXAMPLEMountainIsolated

Snow-capped and cloud-touchingWhite against shining, azure sky

High peak

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SECTION POINTSArticles (75 points)

Background Article: Information should include (but is not limited to): history of the sport, how the Olympic competition is run, people to watch at the Olympics (the superstars, the up-and-coming), and any other INTERESTING tidbits.Environmental Stewardship Article: Explain how the challenge of environmental stewardship/sustainability is being addressed at the 2014 Sochi Olympics?Technology Article: Explain how technology is used to train Olympians, to create "better" equipment and monitor your event.Speed, Acceleration, Momentum Article: Information about any adjustments the Olympian may make to increase (or decrease) these variables.Forces Articles: There are MANY forces out there -- explain which ones GREATLY impact your event. Describe how the Olympian uses these forces to his/her advantage and/or how the impact of these forces can be minimized if detrimental to his/her performance.Newton's Laws of Motion Article: Explain how these laws of motion can have a positive and/or negative affect the performance of the Olympian.Kinetic and Potential Energy Article: How does kinetic and potential energy impact your event? How does the athlete experience the two types of energy as they compete?

Editorial (10 points)Opinion regarding athletes who do not train or live in the country they represent is clearly stated AND SUPPORTED with examples (documentation, etc.)

Pictures (5 points)Appropriate use of pictures and/or graphics to support/illustrate your event and the informational articles.

Style/Format (5 points)Design, grammar, format, "readability"

Teacher Discretionary Points (5 points)

Olympics' NewsletterMs. Gilliland -- Fountain 6

Name_________________________

TOTAL (100 points)

Section _______ Date June 6, 2014

SECTION POINTSOrganization (10 points)

Information in the Olympics' section of your notebook is presented in a neat, legible, organized manner, with topics and subtopics. Evidence of research completed is included. Log outs, where applicable, from class are also included.

Olympic Reflection (20 points)* All 3 reflections completed.

* Includes specific information: facts, details, examples, anecdotes, explanations, definitions (as needed).

* Writing demonstrates a broad knowledge and understanding of the topic.

* Answers show thoughtful reflection.

Style/Format (5 points)Design, grammar, format, "readability"

Teacher Discretionary Points (5 points)

Olympics' ReflectionMs. Gilliland -- Fountain 6

Name_________________________

TOTAL (40 points)

Section _______ Date June 20, 2014