Bronze Award: Triathlon

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The British Science Association CREST Awards encourage students to take an investigative approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related projects. These resources are just a few ideas that could be used to help students gain an award.

These materials look at three possible projects that relate to a wet suit used in open water swimming during a triathlon:
• Communications project - students gather information about the materials wetsuits are made from and explain what features make them suitable for athletes.
• Practical project - students investigate how well different materials insulate an athlete and how the materials chosen are suitable for a wet suit.
• Research project - research and advise about the use of a park lake by a swimming club.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx6e6

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