Unit 6: Living With Natural Forces Theme 12: The Science of Sports
attempt- the act of trying to do something The first attempt at aviation was not quite as successful as hoped.
courageous- brave Courageous people can be found all around us.
athlete- someone who is trained in a sport Athletes spend much of their life training to become the best in their sport. ord_pg185_l.jpg
estimate- to make a general but careful guess about something Can you estimate how many marbles are in this jar?
friction- the force that slows the motion of two surfaces when they touch It takes a lot of friction to move a heavy box in an opposite direction.
reaction- a response to something The reaction of pushing off the ground is to move forward ground-reaction-force.1.jpg/
physical- something related to the body It is important to stay physical to avoid injuries in sports activities.
movement- the act of moving or changing positions Movements in different directions do not always help the situation. movement-kit.jpg
ability- a skill or talent The ability to climb a rock wall takes concentration and logical planning.
consequence- a result or outcome Many thieves do not think of the consequences when committing a crime.