The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has launched Chemistry
in the Olympics - a website full of exciting chemistry
resources for ages 7-18.
The RSC's Education team has developed Chemistry in the Olympics
as part of their Learn Chemistry website, where users can access
hundreds of free high-quality chemistry resources for teaching and
learning.
Chemistry in the Olympics features information and data entry
pages for a unique global experiment and lots of resources
exploring chemistry in sport.
The global experiment will test the effects of sports drinks on
athletic performance. Students of all ages, both in school and at
home, are encouraged to take part.
Resources:
Resources include:
- Enthalpy of exothermic reactions in Olympic shooting
- Why chalk is as important as weightlifting as it is in tennis ,
rock climbing and even fire-fighting
- How materials chemistry have revolutionised the game of
football
- The chemistry and history behind the Gold, Silver and Bronze
Olympic medals
To find out more, visit the
Royal Society of Chemistry - Olympics Resources.
Global schools experiment:
The Chemistry in the Olympics Global Experiment brings together
students around the globe in an activity highlighting the role that
chemistry plays in sport. The experiment will test the effects of
sports drinks on physical activity.
The Global Experiment has been designed to test scientific skills
and sporting ability for all ages to participate in.
For more information, visit the
Royal Society of Chemistry - Global Experiment.