It’s Tuesday, May 14, 2019, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
(www.laserpablo.com/baseball/baseball.htm)
Age Range: 11 and up (Grades 6 and up; children with parental supervision)
This website was created by a retired high school physics teacher with a passion for baseball. At his website, he offers many free activities, lessons, and video clips that teach the physics of baseball.
When you get to the site, you can watch three video presentations/interviews that were broadcast on networks (PBS, etc.) including:
- The Physics of Baseball
- The Science of Home Runs
- Out of the Park – The Physics of Baseball (includes a link to a Teacher’s Guide)
Then, continue the learning with the free, downloadable links to activities/worksheets (pdf) that explore the physics of baseball including:
- Anatomy of a Homer
- Anatomy of a Pitch
You’ll also discover links to numerous free resources that further explore the physics of baseball.
