Glencoe Physical ScienceUnit 1:
Energy and MotionShoe tread brochureProject Type: Technology
Examine, sketch, or do rubbings of a variety of soles of shoes. Research and then draw conclusions about how the different treads affect the friction between the shoe and the ground. Create a brochure showing five different shoe treads with an explanation about how each type of sole might suit a shoe to a particular activity or environmental condition. Analyze how today's technology has made advancements in shoe design, sports, and safety possible. Resources:
Visit these sites for more information about shoe design, sports, and safety. Friction
http://www.sambal.co.uk/friction.html Hands and Feet
http://people.howstuffworks.com/fb-equip5.htm The Olympic Games-Design and Technology
http://www.design-technology.org/sportsshoes1.htm Why Golf Shoes have Spikes
http://www.geocities.com/dieterolson/footwork.html What is the physics of running shoes?
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2007-01/1169069607.Ph.r.html  | 
