STEM Roller Coaster Engineering

Students will investigate and describe different types of forces. They will complete an engineering design to build the fastest roller coaster. Students will use variables (distance and time) that change in relationship to each other to solve a real world problem.

Resource ID#: 167816 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: speed, roller coaster, model, forces

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: Hillsborough/Polk MSP 3-8 Science

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