Using Acceleration, Momentum, and Leverage in Sporting Events
6:39
Grades: 3 - 5
Video Description: New September 2022! A track coach shares examples of how track and other athletes use speed, acceleration, power, momentum, and leverage to their advantage.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: DSTEM-44**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as part of a student’s independent research project or class activity related to STEM/Science concepts in sports.
- Before viewing the video, ask students about their knowledge of the terms listed in the video title and any examples they can think of how those terms might be applied in a sport. After viewing the video ask students about new knowledge acquired.
To learn more about auto racing and other activities that incorporate speed and acceleration, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Explore! Fast.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
