Ice skate

The central idea of “The first ice skates helped people travel in the winter” by Smithsonian.com, adapted by Newsela staff, is to show how different ice skates are now and what skates from long ago were used for and to explain how skates have change over time. For example in the first paragraph of “Winter Transportation” it says, “In 15th-century Netherlands, the most common way to travel in cold months was by skates. The country's many canals became frozen highways for thousands to travel by in

article “The First Ice Skates Helped People Travel in the Winter” by Smithsonian.com, adapted by Newsela staff, the main idea is the evolution of ice skates. For example, in the section “New And Improved” Smithsonian.com states, “Today's skates are four times faster than the original bone skates. Still, bone skates served people well for thousands of years.” By saying this, Smithsonian is explaining how one way the skates have evolved, they are now faster. Another example of how ice skated changed over

Personal Statement As my skate hits the ice, the soft crush of the blade against the ice is the only noise resonating through my brain. I feel a sense of belonging, confidence and freedom to express all the emotions I cannot find any other way to show. It may take a few weeks to learn a basic skill, and maybe even months to learn something complex, but the satisfaction that comes from finally landing something new is like no other. I feel the same satisfaction from the undergraduate biology courses

into the air. But the board seems to have a mind of its own and tangles itself in his feet. SMACK!! The skater's arm rakes across the pavement as he hits the ground-"road rash." The boy gets back up, returns his cap to his head, and continues to skate with hardly any hesitation. Skating is not a safe and sheltered hobby like collecting stamps or baseball cards; it requires

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Tattooed on his right bicep are the words "Skate and Destroy", Independent Skate Truck company's logo on his right arm. There is a skull a tattoo on Ryan's right bicep,There is a red diamond inked on his right arm below the word "Fear",an image of a dancing lady tattooed on his left arm and many

In 2024, or as soon as 2020, roller derby should be an Olympic sport. I find that roller derby is just as entertaining and interesting as the sports currently in the Olympics such as canoe sprint, cycling, golf, rowing, sailing, and table tennis. Those examples are from the Summer Olympics. The Winter Olympic sports include curling, luge and skeleton. Roller derby is a rapidly growing sport. At this moment, there are 469 female roller derby teams in the world. To make a team you need at least 12

nonchalantly strolled its way out of the skateparks and into the mainstream. Because we are so used to seeing people wearing skate shoes in everyday life, it is easy to forget that they play a pretty important role in the development of a skater’s arsenal. Whether you’re a veteran of the half-pipe or new to it all, read on to find the best skate shoe for you. Why Wear A Skate Shoe? - If you’re just starting out in the world of skating, you may be a little skeptical about the difference a pair of

even months will give you one of the best feelings ever. Skateboarding is the best sport, and community.It doesn't matter what race, or gender you are in skateboarding because no one really cares.This shows that it doesn’t matter as long as you can skate you can get along with everyone.This also shows that the skateboarding community can help you get through problems.In addition skateboarding can help you get in shape.This shows that skateboarding is a great sport.This also shows that you don't have

People have been ice skating since the 1500s. Over the years, skating has changed a lot. First came the Dutch roll, next the duck walk and then swizzles. Ice skate blades have also changed from bone to steel. Do you know what the first ice skates were made out of? Sometimes, when people wear skates, they think they have weak ankles, but do they? Others are afraid of falling and hitting their head or tail bone on the ice, but is there a solution? Can you learn to skate? Ice Skates started out as “reindeer