Sport Science Anthologies of 28 Graphs Each!

Sport science anthologies from Schottenbauer Publishing offer convenient selections of 28 graphs. Excerpted from science lab manuals from the same author, these books provide graphs demonstrating a variety of scientific concepts and mathematical functions. As such, these books are suitable for inclusion in traditional classrooms for projects in writing, science, math, and physical education, from fourth grade through high school, plus some college and university.

Of particular relevance across traditional classes is The Science of Physical Fitness. This anthology provides 28 graphs of common physical fitness activities, including:

• Aerobic Exercise 
• Exercise Equipment 
• Weightlifting 

Graphs contain a selection of physics data including acceleration, velocity, trajectory, and force, as well as biophysics data such as breathing, joint angle motion/positions, blood pressure and heart rate, and the electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG).

Additional anthology topics include Summer Olympic Sports, Winter Olympic Sports, and more! Specific ideas for incorporating graphs into education are available in the blog Graphs in Education.

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Integrating Graphs into Traditional Classes

Teachers who want to include graphs into a traditional science, math, literature (science writing), music, health, and/or physical education lessons can find ample resources in lab manuals published by Schottenbauer Publishing. Over 100 different collections of graphs and anthologies are available, with most translated into both English and German. 

Science lab manuals by Schottenbauer Publishing fall into the following general categories:

• Sports
• Transportation
• Construction
• Environment
• Music
• Entertainment/Toys
• General Physics

Also available are a set of anthologies, each consisting of 28 graphs selected from the above categories. Each anthology is focused on a specific theme, and contains a variety of types of graphs.

In order to highlight the selections of graphs available, four lab series are described in more detail below: ball sports, hockey, figure skating, and athletic training. These series provide excellent examples of sport science data which can be integrated easily into traditional classes:

The Science of Ball Sports: Volumes 1-8

• Over 30 Sport Balls Included
• Multiple Forms of Motion (x, y, time)
• Bouncing
• Rolling
• Projectile Motion
• Various Surfaces
• Wood
• Linoleum
• Carpet
• Concrete
• Foam
• Force Plate
• Air Pressure Comparison for Inflatable Balls
• Basketball
• Soccer Ball
• Volleyball
• Comparison Balls
• Golf Balls
• Official
• Foam
• Plastic
• Baseballs
• Official
• Safety
• Plastic
• Street Hockey
• High Density
• Low Density

The Science of Hockey: Volume 1

• Motion (x, y, time)
• Multiple Objects for Comparison
• Field Hockey Ball
• Street Hockey Balls
• High Density
• Low Density
• Ice Hockey Pucks
• Official
• Green Biscuit
• Air Hockey Pucks
• With Air
• Without Air
• Multiple Surfaces
• Carpet
• Wood
• Ice
• Synthetic Ice
• Air Table
• Impact Forces
• Instantaneous Force (Collision)
• Continuous Force (Pushing)
• Collisions
• Wood Wall
• Hockey Stick

The Science of Ice Skating: Volume 1 (Extended Edition)

• Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force Data
• Multiple Surfaces
• Ice
• Synthetic Ice
• Wet
• Dry
• Multiple Skates
• Bob Skates
• Child Double-Runner Skates
• Hockey Skates
• Youth
• Adult
• Figure Skates
• 2 Sizes
• 2 Types of Blades
• Blade Preparation
• Sharpened
• Unsharpened
• Weights in Skates
• None
• 2.5 pounds
• Hockey Puck Motion
• Forces of Vertical Motions
• Stepping
• Jumping
• Forces of Skate Support for Ankles
• Ice Melting

The Science of Athletic Training: Volumes 1, 2, & 3

• Multiple Common Sport Actions Analyzed
• Walking
• Jogging
• Running
• Jumping
• Push-Ups
• Sit-Ups
• Jumping Jacks
• Jumping Rope
• Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Joint Angles (Range of Motion)
• Electrical Signals of Heart (EKG) & Muscles (EMG)
• Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity (Spirometer)
• Blood Pressure & Heart Rate (Pulse)
• Volume 3: Motion (x, y, time)

These graphs can be used as part of virtually unlimited lesson plans, including:

Possible Lesson Plans

• Graph Reading 
• Identifying Minimum & Maximum
• Determining Graph Shape
• Redrawing the Graph on a Different Scale
• Mathematical Modeling 
• Writing the Graph's Equation
• Transforming the Graph's Equation
• Theoretical Analysis
• Describing the Scientific & Mathematical Concepts Related to Graph(s) 
• Describing the Scientific & Mathematical Theories Related to Graph(s)
• Identifying the Theoretically Ideal Graph & Comparing to Individual Graph(s)
• Understanding Measurement Error & Other Types of Error
• Comparison & Contrast of Specific Graphs
• Science Writing
• Describing a Graph in Words
• Written Comparison & Contrast of Graphs
• Describing Scientific Concepts & Theories Relevant to Graphs
• Developing Theories Based on Graphs
• Re-writing Graph Titles in Scientific Format
• Practicing Different Styles of Writing about Graphs (e.g., Journalistic, Scientific, Practical/Colloquial)
• Exploratory Research
• Data-Mining 
• Developing Theories Based on Graphs
• Open-Ended Questions (e.g., Look at this book of graphs and write about a topic of interest.)
• Estimation Skills
• Understanding Range & Order of Magnitude
• Developing Theoretical Comparisons from Commonly Available Data (e.g., Here is a graph of someone throwing a shot put. What would a graph look like if it were thrown by a child? By an Olympian in 1950? By an Olympian today?)

A full listing of graph topics, indexed by book series and data type, are available in a Teacher Resource Guide from the publisher. Additional information is also available at ScienceandMathEducation.Blogspot.com and SportScienceEducation.Blogspot.com.

Books from Schottenbauer Publishing are available from Amazon & Worldwide Affiliates, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace (Wholesale & Retail), Powell's Books, and other internet retailers.

Celebrating the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi!

Schottenbauer Publishing is celebrating the 2014 Winter Olympics with a flurry of publications on the science of sports!  By the end of February, the following science lab manuals containing graphs and data are expected, in both English and German translation:

• The Science of Snow Sports, Volumes 1-2

• Glide, Spin, & Jump!:  The Science of Ice Skating, Volumes 2-8

• Stretch, Hold, Move, & Leap!  The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet, Volumes 2-3

• Lift, Step, & Cycle:  The Science of Exercise Equipment, Volumes 2-3

• Walk, Jog, & Run!  The Science of Athletic Training, Volumes 2-3

• The Science of Hockey, Volumes 1-2 [Field, Street, & Ice Hockey]

• The Science of Gymnastics, Volumes 1-2

In the book series listed above, the first volumes contain data on force, velocity, acceleration, gravity, and friction.  The second volumes include biometric data, including measurement of joint angles with a goniometer, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing rate, and lung capacity. Third volumes in these series, where available, include graphical dot analyses of movements during common motions in each sport.

Short summaries of each book are provided are provided on the Schottenbauer Publishing Blog under Science Education.  Selected free samples are available from Schottenbauer Publishing, and previews are available on Amazon and YouTube.

Other science lab manuals also expected in February include:

• Soar!  The Science of Flight, Volume 2  

• How Do You Play That Thingamabob?:  The Science of Music Performance, Volume 2

• The Science of Marbles: Volume 2

• The Science of Toys: Volumes 1 & 2 (Blocks & Dominoes)

• Gravity, Springs, and Collisions: Graphs from Classical Physics Experiments for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volume 2

• Electricity and Magnetism: Graphs for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volume 1

• Heat, Energy, & Lightbulbs: The Science of Energy Efficiency, Volume 3 (Alternative Energy)

Complementing the science lab manual series, "The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports" and "The Geometry of Figure Skating" are available from the same vendors as the science lab manuals. These books are part of a larger series which also include books on the geometry of gymnastics, yoga, and ballet.


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