High schoolers survey people to find out what roller coasters they like, conduct Internet research to find information on dangers in amusement parks, contact experts on subject, and write feature that shows pros and cons of coasters.

Young scholars participate in a partner dance. For this dance lesson, students listen to the song "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" and repeat dance steps according to the music.

Students explore the different features of a roller coaster using an interactive website. In this physical science lesson, students explain the role of science to make this thrill ride possible. They develop a creative presentation about...

Students discuss potential and kinetic energy and design roller coasters to study this concept. For this energy lesson, students discuss the potential and kinetic energy of a roller coaster. Students design roller coasters and...

Students read an article, brainstorm ideas and prepare journals investigating why people enjoy 'thrill' rides, what forces affect the body on these rides and how they can become dangerous.

Take your class on the ride of their lives! Physical science scholars get an in-depth look at potential and kinetic energies in an amusement park-themed unit. Students research, design, and promote their own amusement parks,...

Students are introduced to the concepts of speed, velocity, acceleration and inertia. In groups, they use the internet to research rollercoasters found in the United States and calculate their acceleration rates. They use the...

Young scholars watch the video "Richard Nixon: Man and President, complete vocabulary work and discuss the video using the question provided.

Students explore the American tradition of state and county fairs. In this American fairs instructional activity, students read an article about American fairs and complete a five senses table for experiences at fairs. Students role play...

Students increase comprehension through visualization. They make pictures in their heads about what they read and draw on paper a picture of what they visualized. They write about the picture at the bottom of the page to help them...