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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Coasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely popular from 1956-1961, the Coasters were a black vocal group with Jewish songwriters. Their music, which was a mixture of rhythm & blues, comedy and rock & roll, dominated the music scene of that time.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: The Principles of Free Fall

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing free fall principles in roller coaster rides. In addition to the explanation of free fall, an experiment is described that allows you to test free fall with a cup of water. Part of a larger presentation on roller...