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Don't let your classes coast through school! Engage them in their learning as they build their own roller coasters to study potential and kinetic energy. Young scholars complete several challenges that require them to consider the transfer of energy through their marble roller coasters.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create additional challenges to motivate advanced learners such as multiple loops
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a specific set of materials and time for set up prior to the activity
- Expects a basic understanding of energy transfer
Pros
- Provides suggestions for questioning before, during, and after the activity
- Includes photos of each lab design — a great reference
Cons
- None