Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn some cool tips on how to jump farther, just like Bill and Webb from SciShow Kids. They were playing a jumping game, trying to see who could jump the farthest. Let’s find out how you can jump farther too!
When you jump, you bend your knees and use your muscles to push off the ground. But did you know that moving faster can help you jump farther? It’s like throwing a softball. If you throw it hard, it goes far. If you throw it slowly, it doesn’t go very far. So, how can you move faster when you jump?
One way is to do a run-up before you jump. If you’re already moving fast when you jump, you’ll go farther than if you just jump from standing still. Try running a little before you jump and see how it helps!
When you jump, you might think it’s best to jump straight ahead. But here’s a trick: try jumping a little bit up and forward, like a diagonal. Imagine throwing a softball again. If you throw it straight ahead, it might hit the ground quickly. But if you throw it forward and up, it stays in the air longer and goes farther.
So, when you jump, aim to go up a little too. This way, you’ll stay in the air longer and jump farther!
Jumping is not only fun but also good for your health! When you jump, your heart beats faster, you breathe harder, and your muscles get stronger. It’s a great way to stay healthy and active.
And remember, just like keeping your muscles strong, it’s important to get a checkup at the doctor every year. This helps make sure your body is working well and catches any problems early.
If you live in Minnesota, you can learn more about checkups at GetCTC.com. If not, check out the link in the description to find out what benefits are available to you.
Now, go out there, have fun jumping, and see how far you can go!
Jumping Experiment: Try jumping in different ways to see how far you can go! First, jump from a standing position and measure how far you jump. Next, try running a little before you jump and measure again. Finally, try jumping with a diagonal motion, aiming to go up and forward. Compare your results. Which method helped you jump the farthest? Why do you think that is?
Jumping Journal: Keep a journal of your jumping practice. Each day, write down how far you jumped and what technique you used. Draw a picture of yourself jumping. After a week, look back at your journal. Did you improve? What did you learn about jumping farther?
Observation Walk: Go for a walk with a family member or friend and observe how different animals or people move. Do they run before they jump? Do they jump straight or on a diagonal? Talk about what you see and how it relates to what you learned about jumping farther. Can you try to mimic their movements?
