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Discussion Guide
G-forces, inertia, acceleration, potential energy, friction, and gravity — examine the science involved in creating roller coasters.
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Grade 3-5 Lesson Plan
Does friction increase or decrease acceleration? Investigate the answer by building and testing a simulated luge track.
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Grade 6-8 Lesson Plan
Challenge students to capture the experience of a thrill ride in a poem, short story, song, rap, or other creative work.
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Grade 6-12 Lesson Plan
Have students apply their knowledge of physics in the ultimate roller coaster contest — and then analyze the energy transitions.
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Acceleration
A clip art image showing this force at work on a roller coaster for use in classroom presentations
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Newton's First Law
A double puzzle that challenges students to unscramble physics terms related to the science of roller coasters
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Rules of Physics
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Galileo's "Stop Height": Gravity and Potential and Kinetic Energy at Work
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The Thrill of It All: G-Forces, Inertia, and Newton's First Law of Motion
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The Future of Roller Coaster Physics
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