Physics of Climbing

Description

Bring science concepts to life through hands-on experiments and rock climbing on our bouldering bus or our indoor climbing wall at the American Mountaineering Center. Explore the concepts of friction, force, and motion through a hands-on physics experiment exploring the interaction between different shoe and rock types. This program can be run at your school or at the American Mountaineering Center.

To find out more:
https://www.cmc.org/Youth/SchoolsGroups/CourseDescriptions.aspx#Science%20of%20Climbing

Offered At

Colorado Mountain Club

The Colorado Mountain Club, based in Golden, was organized in 1912 and is dedicated to uniting adventure, education, and preservation of Colorado's mountains. The Youth Education Program (YEP) of the CMC provides hands-on experiences in the classroom and outdoors for over 7,000 Colorado youth from diverse backgrounds every year. By providing opportunities for active learning through experiential and adventure education, YEP ignites a connection to the outdoors for Colorado youth. Furthermore, YEP connects Colorado Academic Standards with the mountains, providing a unique avenue for improving academic skills. Programs take place at your school, the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, or a local open space or park. Many program options can be combined to create a unique day-long program.

Details

Subjects

Science, Physics, The Scientific Method

Capacity

30 students, Max 6 chap.

Duration

150 min.

Activity

Field Trip

Grades

6, 7, 8

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