Physics Roller Coaster Lesson 3 of 4
by Jenifer Henson
This is the 3rd lesson in a 4 part roller coaster project for 6th grade. In this lesson, students will design and build a roller coaster that fits the criteria and follows a budget. Students will record their budget and data in the provided roller coaster journal.
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6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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