Rad Roller Coasters Part 1
by Tessa Cassano
This lesson is for a multi-day project where student groups will plan, design, and build roller coasters out of paper and tape. It tests their knowledge of Physics and Engineering Design.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RtpR9tteszvoYGo4pnft7AQ4A34vsNTJ/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering
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