Science
Students launch water balloons to hit targets using their approximations from the kinematic equations.
The Science curriculum for MSBP will focus primarily on physics. Sports, in general, grant so many opportunities to observe the physical laws that govern our universe, and baseball is a prime source of working examples. Topics covered will include vector notation, projectile motion, forces, momentum, and aerodynamics. In turn, our program participants will see parallels with their pitches, stolen bases, and home run drives on the field.
Students can also look forward to lessons from other fields. For example, basic principles of material science will be introduced when we compare the differences between different types of bats and why aluminium isn't used in the MLB. The biomechanics of the arm will be another topic of study as we cover how muscles impart enough force on a baseball to launch it over 90 MPH. All lessons will aim to meet various Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) criteria for the 6-8 grade level.