M. Schottenbauer

Glide, Spin, & Jump: the Science of Ice Skating: Volume 7: Data and Graphs for Science Lab: Video Analysis M. Schottenbauer

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating! Translational and Rotational Motion! Position, Velocity, & Acceleration! In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater across synthetic ice. These graphs show the positions of head, shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and toes, with x-y coordinates plotted against time. Skating samples analyzed include forward and backward motion, starting and stopping, various turns (3-turns, mohawks), footwork (spirals, spread eagles), spins (forward and back scratch spins, camel, sit spin), and jumps (stag jump, half flip, half axel). These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.