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Your goal as you work through this web quest is to discover the various ways that our growing knowledge of science has had an impact on the games of the Olympics. How have we used science and technology to improve our performance in the games? As you investigate this topic, you will see some drastic changes, throughout the years, in the equipment, techniques, training, uniforms, and levels of performance.
YOUR TASK
Your task for this introduction is a simple one: On the response page, list as many sports as find and the ways that science (especially Physics!) has had an influence on them. Check out the following site!
(Lots of details about the '96 games here)
(Lots of details about the Winter '98 games,
including individual events)
(ESPN's Almanac of Olympic Records)
The next site deals with the role of science in sports:
The following site also provides a wealth of information on the impact of technology on the Olympics:
Are you ready to record some of your answers?
