Learn physics on the fly with this activity-based book for ages 12 to
15 that explores the connections between science, sports, and
entertainment!
Why are you able to jump so much higher from a trampoline than from the
ground? What forces are at work when you do an ollie on a skateboard?
How does a counter rotation work on a snowboard?
The answer is: physics! In The Physics of Fun, kids ages 12 to 15
explore the science behind awesome activities that kids love. What do
skateboarding, snowboarding, trampolining, singing in a band, and
playing video games all have in common, besides being fun? They are all
made possible with physics! From Newton's laws of motion to the behavior
of electrons, the science of physics is an integral part of any
amusement park, play center, trampoline park, or home gaming center.
The Physics of Fun offers detailed explanations of the science
behind five familiar pastimes, along with hands-on investigations that
use the scientific and engineering design methods to enable kids to
apply their learning to a wide array of science challenges. Projects
include using a skateboard to demonstrate inertia, investigating the
transfer and conservation of energy on a trampoline, observing sound
waves with water, and building a guitar to explore the sound waves made
by its strings.
Links to online media, discussion questions, and career connections
offer middle schoolers the chance to do some real, hands-on science
around activities they already love to do! Additional materials include
a glossary, index, and a list of current reference works, websites, and
internet resources.
