What is the STEM behind Rollercoaster and Theme Park ride design?
What is the STEM behind Rollercoaster and Theme Park ride design?
Watch this video to find out!
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Types of simple machines:
Inclined Planes
Levers
Wheels and Axles
Gears
Pulleys
Theme Park Design Challenge
Theme Park Design Challenge
SMART Goal: In the next 5 days we will build a (name the theme park ride) that will (explain what the ride does). This ride includes the following simple machines: (name the simple machines in your design.)
If you have time:
Create signs, rules and decorations for your ride using the computer or paper and markers.
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Inclined Plane with Circular Loop (plus they added a 2nd loop!)
Inclined Plane with Circular Loop (plus they added a 2nd loop!)
This team started with the half-pipe and then added on their own design to create an amazing coaster!
This team started with the half-pipe and then added on their own design to create an amazing coaster!
Build Instructions:
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