Baseball and Physics

Science GLEs:

· Use measurement tools and standard units to compare and contrast the motion of

common objects in terms of change in position, speed and direction.

· Investigate factors that affect the motion of objects (e.g., mass, friction, air

resistance).

ITLM GLEs:

• Use basic operational features of school hardware (accessing programs, input devices, printing, output devices, keyboard, etc.)
• Use content-specific technology tools and software

Materials:

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/4950-the-physics-of-baseball-pitching-video.htm

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/4945-the-physics-of-baseball-hitting-video.htm

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/4945-the-physics-of-baseball-hitting-video.htm

http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/

The Process:

1. Watch video clip about baseball and physics
2. Discuss friction and how it works in baseball
3. Explain how they will be experimenting with friction and baseball in the lab
4. Use online physics site

Evaluation

Student is able to answer how friction effects the pitch and hitting of the baseball