Roller Coaster Runs
by Susin Hall
In this hands-on lesson, students will plan, build and create a roller coaster from random materials that a Ping Pong ball can travel through. Students engage in the engineering design process as they think critically and creatively to create a one-of-a-kind coaster!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GDqxA1n6dW9MmVpxfQvXF1SP-v3CTYut/edit?u…Related Content
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