Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the science behind the game of hockey and how physics plays a role in the sport.

Materials and Prep

To enjoy this lesson, all you need is your love for hockey and a curious mind!

No additional materials are required, just come prepared to learn and have fun.

Activities

• Explore the concept of friction by discussing how the ice and the skate blades interact during a hockey game.

• Experiment with the laws of motion by trying to predict the direction a puck will go after being hit by a stick.

• Learn about the transfer of energy by understanding how a goalie's pads absorb the impact of a puck.

Talking Points

• "Did you know that the ice in a hockey rink is so smooth to reduce friction and allow players to move quickly?"

• "When a player shoots a puck, they are demonstrating Newton's third law of motion - for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction!"

• "Goalies wear special equipment to absorb the energy from a puck hitting them, protecting themselves from injury."