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Physics of

Climbing

Explore the concepts of friction, force, and motion through an interactive physics experiment exploring the interaction between different shoe and rock types. Then apply your knowledge as you try out indoor rock climbing!

In our physics of climbing program, students will:

Experiment with different surfaces and shoe types to understand and measure friction
Use a spring scale to measure weight and learn how to calculate the coefficient of friction
Apply knowledge while rock climbing

Academic Standards & Additional Resources

Course Alignment with Academic Standards
	Middle School 8^th Grade Science 1.1 Identify and calculate the direction and magnitude of forces that act on an object, and explain the results in the object’s change of motion. Science 1.2 There are different forms of energy, and those forms of energy can be changed from on form to another – but total energy is conserved. High School Science 1.1 Newton’s laws of motion an d gravitation describe the relationships among forces acting on and between objects, their masses, and changes in their motion – but have limitations. Science 1.6 When energy changes form, it is neither created nor destroyed; however, because some is necessarily lost as heat, the amount of energy available to do work decreases.