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National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science

Applying Newton’s Third Law of Motion in the Gravitron Ride

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is a collection of readings to be discussed in the science classroom. This one is in the form of a dialog between two boys in an amusement park, talking about the forces involved in a Graviton ride. Questions are listed at the...
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Roller Coasters

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Twisting and turning through the sky, roller coasters are popular attractions at amusement parks around the world, but how exactly do they work? Explore the physics behind these thrilling rides with an engineering design activity....
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Properties of the Ocean: Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students simulate the development of an underwater amusement park after reading background on Coral Reef State Park. They decide which factors they would need to consider such as the ocean floor, currents, wave patterns and water...
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The Science of Swinging

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners learn how a pendulum works in the concept of an amusement park ride. For this pendulum lesson, students are introduced to Newton's first law of motion and how it works in an amusement park ride. Continuous motion and inertia are...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Energy and Work Amusement Park Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students distinguish between kinetic and potential energy. They recognize that energy can change from one form to other forms. They identify and describe several forms of energy.
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Where Will You Go?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a WebQuest in which they calculate mileage and cost per person for a trip to an amusement park. They explore various websites, and produce an Excel spreadsheet.
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US Department of Commerce

Changes in My State

For Teachers 3rd Standards
So much can change in seven years. Young statisticians choose three types of businesses, such as toy stores and amusement parks, and use census data to determine how the number of those businesses in their state changed between 2010 to...
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Amusement Park Basic Word Problems

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this basic math word problem worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve 4 word problems that require them to add and subtract.
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Merry Go Round

For Students K - 1st
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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Circular Motion

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss centrifugal force, frictional force, and critical speed as it relates to the popular amusement park ride, the Gravitron.
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Function Problems

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students use given functions to determine the rate at which people enter and exit an amusement park. They compute the number of dollars collected at a specified time and predict when the number of people in...
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Travel Brochure for a Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a brochure to entice readers to 'visit' their cell organelles and functions 'amusement park'. Students use humor and 'roadside attractions' for an inspiration - 'visit the ribosomes to watch proteins synthesized before...
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Energy Transformation

For Students 7th - 10th
In this energy transformation worksheet, students earn extra credit by choosing a energy transforming toy or ride at an amusement park and analyzing the energy transformation involved in its movement. Students draw a diagram to...
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Design a Theme Park

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students design a theme park based on people and events of the Revolutionary War.
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Journey through the Digestive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars work in cooperative groups to design a theme park called Gastro World, based on the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. They prepare a portfolio of the park's attractions and construct a model of it.
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Map Adventures

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the relationship between a scale drawing and actual distance. In this mapping instructional activity, students use an amusement park map to determine distances and what they would be like in real life.
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InfoWeb - Computers as Accessing Tools: Distant Databases

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete searches on the computer to find certain pieces of information regarding North Carolina's state parks, amusement parks, and other places of interest. Pairs of students work together to create a list of things they...
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Assessment Rubric

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete their activities related to writing persuasive essays. As a class, they review the components and structure of a rubric. They use this information to write their final essay on educational opportunities at amusement parks.
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Amusement Park- Equal Groups Problem Solving Enrichment Worksheet

For Students 2nd
In this equal groups problem solving instructional activity, 2nd graders complete 2 problems. They draw equal groups to break apart a number to determine the answer to the problem.
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Roller Coaster Ride

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this roller coaster ride instructional activity, 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....
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Roller Coaster Ride 2

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this roller coaster ride worksheet, learners 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...
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Simple Machines In Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars name and recognize six types of simple machines. They use their research to design an amusement park ride that features different types of simple machines. Students create a brochure about their ride and how it works. ...
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Away we Go

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students work in groups to calculate the costs of a trip to Six Flags amusement park. For this domain and range lesson, students calculate the least and greatest amounts of money needed for tickets, food, souvenirs, and airplane tickets.
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July 17th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on this day in 1955 Disneyland opened. Students write about their favorite amusement park ride or activity.

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