Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster
Learn about Newton's Laws of Physics, g-force, the causes of motion sickness, and more by reading about different rides at an amusement park.
Read Works
Read Works: A Bumpy Ride
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the bumper car ride at an amusement park. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Technology: Hold On!
A book about riding a rollercoaster. Book includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Playland Amusement Park
The only publicly owned amusement park in the U.S.; rides and attractions were designed in the Art Deco style.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Roller Coasters Affect Your Body
Brian D. Avery investigates what roller coasters are doing to your body and how they've managed to get scarier and safer at the same time.
Curated OER
Snaith Primary School: Setting: The Waltzer
A color photograph by Tony Newlin of a ride called The Waltzer at an amusement park, carnival, or fair.
Curated OER
May the Force Be With You
Students explore the science behind thrill rides, including the physics of a roller coaster, human emotions, and physiological effects on the body. A related article is accessible through free registration.