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Roller Coaster Physics Investigation
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Submission Information |
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| Authors | Scott McCurdy |
| Contact Email | scmccurdy@smcps.org |
| School / Organization | St Mary's County Public Schools |
| Submitted | 08/05/05 |
| Updated | 08/11/14 |
Contribution Description |
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| Title | Roller Coaster Physics Investigation |
| Simulations | Energi Skate |
| Keywords | kinetic, potential, conservation of energy, acceleration |
| Description | An inquiry-based activity that strengthens understanding about energy conservation. Students design roller coaster tracks and test them. Post-lab questions include ideas about circular motion as well. |
| Level | Middle School, High School |
| Type | Concept Questions, Homework, Lab |
| Subject | Physics |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
Standards Compliance
| Content Level | |||
| Content Standard | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
| Science as Inquiry - A |  |
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| Physical Science - B | |
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| Life Science - C | |||
| Earth & Space Science - D | |||
| Science & Technology - E | |
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| Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F | |||
| History and Nature of Science - G | |||
Nominations for Gold Star
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Comments
What do you think about this activity? How did you use it or change it for your class? Professionally constructive comments welcome.
- I think this is a nice balance between inquiry and structure for middle school 08/06/29