Engineering an Energetic Roller Coaster Part 4
by Aimee Katz
In this lesson students will research different roller coasters then work in groups design and build a roller coaster using pipe insulation and tape. Students will then analyze their roller coaster and discuss where the potential and kenetic energy is found on their rollar coaster.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QAJBZqmeB8Dyjkq9NbwnwxYC__iDAd2g/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
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