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
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students use their knowledge from the 2 previous lessons to design, draw blueprints, and build a load bearing bridge. Link to view all lessons is included!
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade
Designed for three hour-long STEAM Club meetings for scholars from kindergarten - fourth grade. This lesson plan can also be used for fifth-seventh grade scholars. Scholars will learn about
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Summary: In groups students will construct a Rube Goldberg device made completely out of found objects that includes at least 5 simple machines and students will identify the energy transformations