What has Science & Engineering got

to do with the Sochi Olympics?

Why do you think other countries

were more successful?

Planning

FacilitiesDedication

Nutrition Practice

Determination

Natural abilityCoaching

It was the investment in Science and Engineering

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

Science of the Winter Olympic Games: Competition Suits Video

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The Science of Skis & Boards

• Fiberglass composites• Torsional rigidity• Polymers

Aerial Skiing: Aerial Physics

• Angular momentum• Torque• Moment of inertia• Contact twisting

The Science of Skates

• Friction• Heat• Meltwater• Gliding

Figure Skating

• Vertical velocity• Angular momentum• The law of conservation

of angular momentum• Laws of projectile motion

Bobsled

• How to maximize velocity

• Acceleration• Force• Drag

Ski Jump

• Aerodynamic• Gravity• Drag• Lift

Curling

• Friction• Meltwater layer• Momentum exchange

Science of the Winter Olympic Games: Physics of Slope-Style Skiing

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1. Physics of Slope-Style Skiing2. Aerial Physics (Aerial Skiing)3. Figuring Out Figure Skating4. The Science of Skis5. 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 Snowboarding15. Science Friction (Curling)16.The Science of Ice17. Science of Snow

Science of the Olympic Games: Videos to watch in Registration

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

17th-21st

March2014

APS SCIENCE WEEK

Making Ic

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18TH A

FTERSCHOOL S

10

Building periscopes19TH AFTERSCHOOL S10

SHARK

TALK

FRIDAY

21 ST

LUNCH

TIME

IN TH

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LIBRARY

BOUNCING BALLS

21ST LUNCHTIME S10

Kitchen Science

17th lunchtime S10

Building Telescopes17th, afterschool,S17

Test Your Neurons21st

p4&5,S22

Visit to Oxford University

STEM Roadshow13th, 5:30pm-7pm, in the

Hall

And so much more………check the daily bulletin!!!

17-21

Be Inspired

During Science and Engineering Week:

Extend your knowledge of Science across the

curriculum

Year 7- Human Body

During Science and Engineering Week:

Be inspired by the many activities

Year 7 Activities

Monday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen ScienceTuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice CreamWednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building PeriscopesThursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building ChallengeFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy BallsFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice CreamFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark TalkAll Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science CafeAll Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science Video Clips

During Science and Engineering Week:

Extend your knowledge of Science across the

curriculum

Year 8- Forces

Year 8 Activities

Monday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen ScienceTuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice CreamWednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building PeriscopesThursday 20th @ 1:20pm-Rm S15: Making ChemistryThursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building ChallengeFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy BallsFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice CreamFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark TalkAll Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science Cafe

All Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science Video Clips

During Science and Engineering Week:

Extend your knowledge of Science across the

curriculum

Year 9- Space

Year 9 ActivitiesMonday17th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Kitchen ScienceTuesday18th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Making Ice CreamWednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building PeriscopesWednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S17: Astronomy Class-

Making telescopesThursday 20th during Lessons: Space Day ActivitiesThursday 20th @ 3:15pm-Rm S10: Building ChallengeWednesday19th @ 3:15pm-Rm S8: Astronomy Class-

Ogden PartnershipFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S10: Making Bouncy BallsFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Rm S12: Making Ice CreamFriday 21st @ 1:20pm-Library: Famous Shark TalkAll Week: 1:20pm- Rm S10: Science CafeAll Week:Daily Tutor Competitions and Exciting Science Video Clips

Year 10 ActivitiesThurs 6th @ GCSE live Trip: 30 Selected Yr10 StudentsMonday 17th @ 3:15pm-Rm SF2: Quantum TechnologyWednesday19th@ Oxford Uni Trip: Particle Physics ShowThursday 20th during Lessons: Space Day ActivitiesFriday 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

Year 11ActivitiesMonday 3rd @ 3:15pm-Rm S8: Physics OlympiadMonday 17th @ 1:20pm-Rm SF2: Quantum TechnologyThursday 20th @ 1:20pm- Rm S8: Physics OlympiadFriday 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

Year 12&13 Activities

Monday 17th @ 1:20pm-Rm SF2: Quantum TechnologyMonday 17th @ P5-Rm S22: Quantum PhotonicsThursday 20th @ 1:20pm- Rm S8: Mechanics ClubFriday 21st P4&5-Rm S22: Cells RoadshowFriday 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

17-21

Be Involved