Check out COSI’s CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley as he takes to the ice along with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Science of Hockey edition of COSI's Science of Sports video series. These hockey-themed short videos and COSI Connects activities illustrate the intersections of science and hockey through topics such as the physics of a slap shot and the chemistry of how a Zamboni operates.
Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Isaac Newton probably would have been a fan of hockey. Why? COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains.
In the Connects activity, you will use that principle to make a balloon powered pinwheel!
How does a hockey puck go more than 90 miles an hour on the ice?
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains in this video about Slapshots.
How can you practice energy transfer at home with COSI Connects? Try making your own cotton ball launcher!
Do you know how science helps keep the ice in a hockey rink nice and smooth?
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains in this video featuring a Zamboni.
In this Connects activity, explore why frost forms. Then create your own frost using a solution of ice water and salt in a glass.
Running drills in hockey isn't just important for your body - it's important to train your brain too.
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains why in this video about staying active!
Do you love watching sports? What about playing them? Here’s an activity that will get you up and moving!
Running drills in hockey isn't just important for your body - it's important to train your brain too.
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains why in this video about staying active!
Do you love watching sports? What about playing them? Here’s an activity that will get you up and moving!
Did you know there's a lot of science in the making of beer?
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains why in this video about fermentation!
In this Connects activity, learn how to use wild yeast and fermentation to create a sourdough starter - the first step towards baking delicious sourdough bread.
How exactly do the those thin skates glide across the ice?
COSI's CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley explains how friction and pressure causes the ice on a hockey rink to melt directly under the blade of a skate
In this Connects activity you'll explore liquids, solids, and physical changes while you make a sweet treat. It just takes a little bit of work and a little bit of science to make homemade ice cream!