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    Home » 20 Sporty Science Ideas

    20 Sporty Science Ideas

    June 17, 2021 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    Olympic and sports day fever is about to start so I’ve put together a collection of fun sport themed science experiments and investigations. Do let me know if you try any of my sporty science ideas!

    Sporty Science Ideas

    Exercise

    Exercise and Heart Rate

    First up is an easy activity to learn about the effect of exercise on heart rate. If using a stethoscope is too difficult children can put their hand on their heart and feel the beats.

    This investigation is great for starting to think about correct experimental design, which conditions to change and which to keep constant etc.

    stethoscope and timer for a sporty science experiment

    Heart and Lung Model

    Discover how your lungs work with this model of a lung, I also have an easy pumping heart model using a jar you can try.

    Model lung made with a plastic bottle and balloons
    Lung Model

    Find out what’s inside your blood with this fun demonstration from Creekside Learning.

    Healthy and Strong Bones

    Learn about the structure and function of the human skeleton by making models of the spine and paper bone models.

    Diagram of the human skeleton showing bone names
    Diagram of the Human Skeleton

    Find out how to keep your bones strong and healthy with this activity learning about foods that are good for bone strength and what happens when you break a bone.

    How much sugar?

    Discover how much sugar drinks contain with this fun matching task.

    selection of drinks with the amount of sugar they contain represented by sugar cubes
    amount of sugar in drinks

    Why do balls bounce?

    Investigate why and how balls bounce with this super simple bouncing balls investigation.

    balls in a container for a bouncy ball experiment

    Which material would make the best hockey puck?

    This easy activity is great for starting to think about properties of materials and why materials are chosen for a particular purpose. See this version by Creative Family Fun.

    Test your Reaction Time

    Test your reaction time with this super simple activity, all you need is a ruler!

    Test Reaction Time using a ruler!
    Ruler and hand ready for a reaction time investigation

    Put your design skills to the test with this brilliant shoebox football table from The Mad House.

    More sport themed science experiments

    Use surface tension to power a model canoe or lolly stick surfboard?

    Can you build and test a football goal?

    Can you design a sail boat with a working sail?

    Can people with longer legs jump further or run faster?

    Can you build a javelin from rolled up paper? Does it travel further if you add wings?

    Can you construct a bow and arrow using lolly sticks and elastic bands?

    Can you build a catapult to shoot a basketball into a hoop?

    Can you jump further if you run and jump instead of just jumping?

    Is it easier to bounce a ball on a baseball bat or a tennis racquet?

    Can you design a grip for a tug of war rope?

    Sports Science Experiments

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    Last Updated on June 29, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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