STEM+Culture+Activity+Strongman

STEM Activity to involve a lot of students and help develop a STEM Culture.

Have a contest to see who can hold dumbbells at arms length above 90 degrees the longest like [|this marine]. Engineer a wooden model to investigate the science and math behind the feat. Have two levers the length of the arms with the fulcrum at the shoulder joints. Use the model to tie physical education to science and math. Use the model to study the science and math behind the feat. Ratios Similar triangles Forces Vectors and magnitudes Potential energy Kinetic energy Levers Social Sciences - relate science and math to ancient engines of war.

(On the topic of strongmen this one was made an Honorary United States Marine)

STEM Culture Ideas found online: https://www.pinterest.com/tame_stem/tame-family-stem-nights/