Take a moment and explore these other theme parks and roller coasters. Take notes on what they themes their are, what components they have including: the buckles, climb hills, their layout, twists and turns, and the stop.
What do you want them to feel?
What are the features of your ride?
What is the theme?
Develop a ride name, theme, an attraction sign, decide if it is wooden or metal, and brainstorm the layout of the roller coaster. What does your lift hill look like? What does the ride restraints look like?
Your final product should be a sketch of your roller coaster that includes the theme, color palette, coaster logo/sign, and roller coaster set-up from start to finish.
At least one KE/PE transfer
Two simple machines that helps your coaster operate
One area of centripetal force
One area that is impacted by gravity
Write a few sentences that describe the roller coaster and its motion including its speed and how it changes.
Engineers
Aritects
Drafters