Expanded Edition, with Synthetic Ice Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational Motion Across the Ice Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Surface Temperature Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of various types of skates across ice, along with the forces required for straight motion. Skates studied include figure skates, hockey skates, child double-runner skates, and bob skates. Additional graphs contain data on the forces required to move a hockey puck across real and synthetic ice and the forces involved in vertical motions, including stepping and jumping. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. This expanded edition features data from both real and synthetic ice, as well as extra styles of figure skates and hockey skates. Bonus Material: Diagrams show a cartoon character, Blue Dude, demonstrating ice skating moves such as gliding and stopping. Additional graphs also contain data on ice melting, and comparisons of the strength of ankle support in various types of skates.

Learn about the Physics of the Wheel Translational and Rotational Motion, Acceleration, Velocity, Force, Friction, & Work In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to wheels, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from two wheels connected by an axis, as the apparatus moves on flat and inclined surfaces, including wood and carpet. The data include force, work, and motion, which can be used for classes in physical science and physics. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Science of Gymnastics Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of gymnastics, 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 data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves, including floor, vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment. Samples include handstand, salto, V-sit to L-sit, pommel circles, pommel swings, and more. Graphs trace the head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hip, knees, ankles, and/or feet as they move. Some graphs contain a combination of moves for comparison and contrast, while other graphs track one part alone, for easy viewing of the mathematical function. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Classical Physics Experiments Translational and Rotational Motion, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction Momentum, Energy, and Harmonic Oscillation 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: Dual-Range Force Sensor Video Analysis 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 a spinning top, a gyroscope, gears, and pulleys as they turn. Additional graphs show the two-dimensional motion of a slinky oscillating. Graphs showing the force required to move pulleys in various formations is also included. Bonus Material: Pictures and masses of additional gears provide a source of data for working more problems.

Learn about the Physics of American Football & Rugby (Oblong Sports Balls) Spinning, Rocking, Rolling, Falling, Bouncing, & Flying Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This volume focuses on two oblong balls, an American football and a rugby ball. Graphs show the orientation of these balls as they are turned in various directions along different axes. Other graphs show the motion of these two balls as they spin and rock from side to side on a flat surface, and as they roll on flat and inclined surfaces. Additional graphs show the balls falling, bouncing, and flying through the air. Coordinated graphs provide analysis of all 3 dimensions during a subset of these motions; several pairs of graphs provide data on both the forces and the resulting motions of the balls. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

Volume 2, Revised Edition Learn about the Physics of Music, with Continuous Decibel Measurement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Sound Level Meter Numerical Analyses and Descriptions of Tuning Systems This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments in this book include violin, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, 5 types of recorders (garklein, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, and bass), xylophone, drum pad, cymbals, gong, maracas, guiro, claves, triangle, maracas, wood block, castanets, Tibetan bowl, tuning fork, and voice. In this revised edition, continuous measurement of decibel readings result in line graphs, allowing for more detailed analyses than in the original edition. Bonus Material: Charts comparing tuning systems, instructions on calculating frequencies for different notes and scales, and derivation of the power series underlying just intonation tuning and scales are included.

Learn about the Science of Archery Force, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Motion In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of archery, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the trajectory of arrows as they are shot from a child's bow at different angles and with a variety of bow pull lengths. A set of separate graphs analyze the forces of the bow as it is pulled to different lengths. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Data: Analyses of the mass distribution and balance point of the arrow provide additional perspective on the science of archery.

Learn about the Biophysics of Gymnastics 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 gymnastics, 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. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of gymnastics, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves from floor, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment (small and large parallettes and a pommel trainer). These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Hockey Field, Street, & Ice Hockey Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of hockey, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of hockey balls and pucks as they move across a variety of surfaces. Data are presented for a field hockey ball, two street hockey balls (high density and low density), an official ice hockey puck, a practice ice hockey puck, and an air hockey table puck. Surfaces include carpet, wood, ice, synthetic ice, and air table with and without the friction-reducing effects of air. Additional coordinated graphs show the impact forces associated with movement over a flat surface, as well as the forces required to push a puck continuously for a specific distance. Graphs of collisions between moving objects (balls/pucks) and a wood sideboard are also included. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Toys Translational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Work, Force, Gravity, & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the force applied over time as blocks and dominoes are pushed on flat and inclined planes. Analyses include both wood and metal surfaces. Graphs can be used to calculate velocity, force, friction, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Music Performance Joint Angles & Respiration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show joint angles and motions required for holding and playing instruments, singing, and conducting. Additional graphs show breathing patterns associated with performing on wind instruments and voice, including a comparison of normal breathing with the various types of controlled breathing required for performing on woodwinds and brass. The musical instruments analyzed include piano, violin, guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon reeds, trumpet, trombone, mallet percussion, snare drum, and accessory percussion, plus voice and conducting. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Position and Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of human movement, 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. These graphs show data from a variety positions and movements found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Graphs show x-y coordinates plotted against time for the positions of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and/or head 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 Toys Translational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Work, Force, Gravity, & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the force applied over time as blocks and dominoes are pushed on flat and inclined planes. Analyses include both wood and metal surfaces. Graphs can be used to calculate velocity, force, friction, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

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.