The recent Olympics are just one reason why the American Chemical Society (ACS) has decided to make sports and chemistry the theme for National Chemistry Week this year. This year’s sports theme allows science teachers to combine forces with athletic departments and physical education teachers to foster a greater understanding of the materials, design, and safety improvements in sporting equipment made possible through chemistry. Terrific Science Outreach can bring an exciting, hands-on sports science event to your school, club, or company. Take a look at the sports science activities we offer. They are free to download at www.terrificscience.org/ncw/.