Roller Coasters!

by: Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan

Students of all ages are fascinated by the ups, downs, loops, and twists of roller coaster rides! What they may not realize is that there is a lot of science involved in making a roller coaster work. This chapter puts students in the shoes of a roller coaster designer as they work in teams to create their own roller coasters.

Grade Levels

Early Childhood Elementary

Topics

Engineering Lesson Plans Literacy Physical Science Teaching Strategies

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/15/2012Stock # PB315X_19

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