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Making a Magic Kingdom
Students develop a list of things to consider when developing an amusement park. After reading an article, they discover what issues arose when designing the new Disney park in California. In groups, they develop plastic models of an...
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Amusement Park
In this number sense learning exercise, 3rd graders read and solve 4 word problems involving an amusement parks parking lot, rides and admission costs. Students read one math scenario and look over a price list chart in order to solve 2...
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Merry Go Round
In this coloring page with a merry go round activity, students see a black line drawing of a merry go round. There is no detail on the horses, and no word labels.
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SeaWorld
In this environment activity, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the theme park SeaWorld and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Amusement Park
In this social studies activity, students find the words that are related to amusement parts and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Designing Carousels
Learners design a carousel for an amusement park. In collaborative groups they conduct research, develop a presentation, write a descriptive paragraph, evaluate design features, and draw an artistic rendering of their carousel.
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Principles of Physics: A Real Scream!
Students apply their knowledge of the physics principles of force, energy and motion to researching the physics behind amusement park rides.
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Roller Coaster Ride
In this roller coaster ride worksheet, students complete 5 statements related to an imagined roller coaster ride that they have just experienced. First, they explain why they were excited and how fast the roller coast went. Then,...
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Roller Coaster Ride 2
In this roller coaster ride worksheet, students complete 5 statements about imagining they had just experienced riding on a roller coaster. First, they describe how excited they were and why. Then, students describe how fast the roller...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Chills and Thrills of Roller Coaster Hills
Lots of people enjoy roller coasters, but not many understand why they feel the strange excitement they do when riding them. In this science fair project, you will build and use an accelerometer to figure out and measure gravity-induced...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster
Learn about Newton's Laws of Physics, g-force, the causes of motion sickness, and more by reading about different rides at an amusement park.
English for Everyone
Reading Comprehension Assessment: "The Incredible Machine" [Pdf]
Read Theory provides a free reading comprehension assessment that is designed for reading students in the middle grades. Seven multiple choice questions and three extended response questions are included on the assessment.
Read Works
Read Works: A Bumpy Ride
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the bumper car ride at an amusement park. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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May the Force Be With You
Students explore the science behind thrill rides, including the physics of a roller coaster, human emotions, and physiological effects on the body. A related article is accessible through free registration.
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Snaith Primary School: Setting: The Waltzer
A color photograph by Tony Newlin of a ride called The Waltzer at an amusement park, carnival, or fair.