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Science of the Summer Olympics

NBC Learn and NBC Sports, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, explore the engineering and technology helping athletes maximize their performance at the 2012 London Games. For lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association, open the video and click on “Lessons.”

Science of the Summer Olympics
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Designing Safety Helmets
Designing Safety Helmets
July 11, 2012
Safety helmets are designed, constructed and tested for the safety of the athlete.
Science of the Summer Olympics
The Impact of Jenny Simpson – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing a Fast Pool – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6- 12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Measuring a Champion – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing Safety Helmets – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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