Learn about the Biophysics of Athletic Training Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of athletic training, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book presents data on the biophysics of common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various athletic training activities, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure during and after various exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force 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 instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Force Plate This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater across synthetic ice. Moves demonstrated include starting and stopping, forward and backward stroking, turning and footwork (3-turns, brackets, rockers, counters, mohawks, and choctaws), and gliding (camel position, spirals). These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Other features include graphs of the forces involved in stepping, and graphs of a skater falling through thin ice. Plus, appendices include diagrams of a left-right color-coded cartoon character, "Blue Dude," demonstrating footwork and skating positions.

Learn about the Physics of Exercise Equipment Position and Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of exercise equipment, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book presents data on the motions involved in using common exercise equipment, including free weights and stationary bicycles. Graphs show the body in motion over time, focusing on relevant joints. Graphs show the x-y positions of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and/or wrist during exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Physics of Exercise Position and Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to athletic training, 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. This book presents data on the motions involved when using common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. Graphs show the body in motion over time, showing the x-y positions of hip, knee, and ankle, shoulder, elbow, and/or wrist during exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Eureka This guide will help middle school and high school students through the experimentation process, from coming up with a topic all the way to presenting results. The Blue Helix Guide to Scientific Experiments includes step-by-step instructions for designing your own experiments, 50 pages of scientific notebook space, a template for writing scientific reports, and other useful resources.

Learn about the Physics of Home Construction Tools, Bricks, Cement, Soil, Stability, & Heat Transfer In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of home construction, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Rotary Motion Sensor Dual-Range Force Sensor Surface Temperature Sensor Watts Up Pro Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from analyses of tools, including a hammer, wrench, pliers, screwdriver, and two styles of hand-crank drills. Additional graphs contain tests of miniature bricks, cement, and soil, plus tests of wall stability and heat transfer through brick and wood walls. The data are collected on miniature items, providing sample data to elucidate concepts associated with construction. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Data on heating equipment and electric tool power usage are provided via reprints of graphs from "Heat, Energy, & Light Bulbs The Science of Energy Efficiency" Volumes 1 and 2, by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. Appendices contain pictures of tools and diagrams of experimental setups.

Learn about the Physics of Home Energy Usage Light Output, Magnetic Fields, and Heat In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of home energy usage, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Light sensor Magnetic Field Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs pertaining to home energy usage, including natural light, light bulbs, and appliances commonly found in the office and living room. Graphs show light output, magnetic fields, and heat emitted by 8 light bulbs tested alone and in combination. Readings from computers, computer monitors, and appliances provide complementary data. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Pictures of light bulbs provide additional information about energy-efficient design.

Learn about the Physics of Fencing Spatial Orientation Translational & Rotational Motion In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to fencing, 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 a sword moving through space, from different angles and perspectives. Both translational and rotational motion are represented in this selection of graphs. Data are relevant to all types of fencing and swords. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams in the appendix show theoretical possibilities for movement, including both translational and rotational motion.

Learn about the Physics of Alternative Energy Solar, Wind, & Hydro-Power In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to alternative energy, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Magnetic Field SensorAnemometer Current SensorRotary Motion Detector Voltage SensorDual Range Force Sensor Watts Pro SensorVideo Analysis Light Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs relevant to solar power, wind power, hydropower, and human power. Graphs show voltage, current, and magnetic fields associated with different forms of alternative energy. Graphs also focus on the role of generators in the process of energy production. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Science of Exercise Translational Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of athletic training, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This lab manual series presents data on the science of common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

The Works of Archimedes Edited in Modern Notation With Introductory Chapters by T.L. Heath, Sc.D.

The purpose of this monograph is to organize and present, for effective use in design, the significant experience and knowledge accumulated in operational programs to date.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data from classical experiments of physics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Dual-Range Force Sensor Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Motion Detector Rotational Motion Detector This book allows independent study students and homeschool families to analyze real data without time-consuming data collection. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Graphs depict data from experiments on the center of mass, a block on a flat surface and slanted plane (at rest, moving, and moving with friction), free fall, projectile motion, springs, pendulums, harmonic oscillation, collisions, and rotational motion.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of music performance, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Breath Volume Bag This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. The data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments analyzed include violin, guitar, piano keyboard, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon reed, trumpet, trombone, mallets, and drumsticks. Analyses include the forces required to press piano keys, pluck violin and guitar strings, draw a bow across a violin string, tune violin strings, press keys on woodwinds and valves on brass instruments, and pull a trombone slide with and without oil. Plus, data include comparisons between normal breathing and the controlled, large-volume breathing required for performance on woodwinds and brass.

Learn about the Biophysics of Ice Skating Joint Angles & Range of Motion Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity Blood Pressure & Heart Rate 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 instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of ice skating, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse associated with ice skating during common footwork, spins, and jumps. Exercises are demonstrated and analyzed on land and synthetic ice. These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. Data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Snow Sports Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of snow sports, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Dual-Range Force Meter Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of a sled, toboggan, and snowboard-style ski as they travel on flat and inclined surfaces covered with snow. As a comparison, laboratory data show the motion of a snowboard-style ski moving on carpet and turning in various rotation patterns in the air. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Graphs of projectile motion and rotation, measured by a wireless scientific instrument, provide comparison and contrast data for the study of snow sports.