Curling

2023-11-20 09:44:37

Curling


curling-stone

Friction, score-keeping, trajectory and weirdness are the main concepts in this activity.  Curling is not a well-understood sport but the science and strategy are easily understood and enjoyed.

Let your students watch this video to get a feel for the sport before they try the activity.




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