Week 5: Quiz
Stage 1: Discovery · Ages 5–8 · Physics & Aerodynamics
Week 5 — Wind, Weather, and the Golf Ball
Let’s see what we learned this week! Ask your parent to read each question aloud and talk about the answers together.
For parent-teachers: correct answer shown in orange-brown. Use as a discussion guide, not a grading tool.
Question 1
What does a headwind do to a golf ball?
- ○ Pushes it farther
- ✓ Adds drag — slowing the ball and reducing distance
- ○ Makes it curve right
Question 2
Why does a golf ball fly farther on a hot day?
- ○ Golfers feel better in warm weather
- ✓ Warm air is less dense, creating less drag on the ball
- ○ The grass is softer in warm weather
Question 3
What is altitude and how does it affect golf shots?
- ○ The color of the sky — no effect
- ✓ Height above sea level — higher altitude means thinner air, less drag, and longer shots
- ○ Temperature — hotter altitude means farther shots
Parent-Teacher Note
Weather is where physics meets everyday observation most directly. Every round is an opportunity: ‘It is windy today — how will that change your shots?’ Connecting physics to real-time experience is the most powerful form of learning.