Olympics

The Great Newspaper Games

Grab a newspaper, your sneakers and a pencil … you’re about to join the Kid Scoop Olympic Race! Events will have you hurdling over spelling challenges, dashing across different sections, and racing through the newspaper to solve puzzles in record … Continue reading →

The Science of the Games

Strap on your ice skates or helmet as we head to the Winter Olympics! Discover how physics make the bobsledding event one of the fastest sports on earth. Lean how force, gravity, drag and friction influence the design and speed … Continue reading →

The Science of the Olympics

Professional athletes are not only highly skilled at their favorite sport, they’re also scientists who understand how physical forces help them win! The Winter Olympics are a perfect time to learn how fractions of a second shaved off the clock … Continue reading →