The Principles Behind the Roller Coaster
This lesson plan is the nitty-gritty principles of roller coaster. It can be taught and used for 4th grade and 5th grade students. The first part of the lesson is the discussion of the principles behind the roller coaster. Afterwards, they are expected to engineer and build their roller coaster. It can be done by group or individual. This lesson is a fun-learning opportunity for them to understand and explore the different forces of motion and the theories of Newton. The presentation includes the lesson, STEM sheet, and certifications if the teacher is interested to do an awards assembly after the challenge.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DmLIiZFS6K3QA5SfnyqtV04Eyj_Xnm6l/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
This lesson plan is designed to teach students about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion through hands-on experimentation. Students will build cars and test the effects of collisions to gain a deeper
