Frugal education: NBC Learn offering free online science lessons for Olympics 2012

Updated: Jul. 26, 2012, 6:50 p.m.
Published: Jul. 26, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

Christie Dedman | cdedman@al.com

Check out the

NBC Learn site for free resources to share the science behin

d Olympic sports with your child.

There are videos and other aspects to check out over the next two weeks. There is a free trial offer for advanced lessons available for educators.

Here's a description of what to expect:

Science of the Summer Olympics

NBC Learn and NBC Sports, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, explore the engineering and technology helping athletes maximize their performance at the 2012 London Games. Check back in August 2012 for lesson plans by the NSTA. If you are having trouble viewing the videos, click here.

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