Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Roller Coasters

As we dive into our last unit of the year, I realize that this is not always a topic that every student enjoys - roller coasters.  I was very scared of roller coasters when I was younger.  I didn't even go on an upside down roller coaster until I was in college!  I still don't love the upside down roller coasters, but I don't mind a great wooden roller coaster.
I love seeing the creativity come out in the students at this time of year.  I can't wait to see what you create.

We are going to begin the unit with some basics.  What increases the speed of a roller coaster?  How high can you really make the hills?  And how do Newton's Laws fit in with all of this?

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