Wonderscape
The Art of Roller Coaster Engineering: Design and Construction
Explore the fascinating world of roller coaster engineering, where creativity meets physics. Learn how constraints like budget, materials, and safety shape the design process, and discover why steel has become the material of choice for...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Physics of Roller Coasters
In this video, the teacher explains the physics behind roller coasters and how engineers design and build them. Topics covered include gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, conservation of energy, friction, acceleration, and...
Curated Video
Chris Gray - Roller Coasters | Design Squad
What is more fun then riding a roller coaster? Ask mechanical engineer Chris Gray and he'd say building one! At Greater Coaster International, Chris applies his creativity and engineering knowhow to build exhilarating (and safe!) roller...
Science Buddies
Build a Marble Roller Coaster
How much energy does a roller coaster need to go through a loop without getting stuck? Build your own marble roller coaster in this project and find out!
Science Buddies
Build a Paper Roller Coaster
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? There are plenty of expensive toys and even video games that will let you build your own coasters—but in this project you'll make one out of paper and tape,...
Curated Video
Understanding Quadratic Expressions and Equations
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between quadratic expressions and quadratic equations. They use examples, such as a roller coaster path and building a patio with a brick border, to illustrate the concepts. The teacher...
Curated Video
DSN Top Builder: Poster Coaster | Design Squad
Design and build your own roller coaster using poster board! Send a marble down your roller coaster's twists and turns and land it in a cup to end the ride. Upload photos of your poster coaster to the Design Squad website for a chance to...
TED Talks
Gever Tulley: Life lessons through tinkering
Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to...
Science Buddies
Make a Minature Water Cycle Model
Have you ever wondered where rain comes from and what clouds are made of? You can find the answers to these questions by making a miniature water cycle model in a plastic bag. Follow the instructions in the video and see how you can make...
Curated Video
Writing Ratios to Describe a Picture
In this video, the teacher explains how to write different ratios to describe a picture by considering parts and totals. The example used is a picture of boys and girls, and the teacher demonstrates how to write ratios for both part to...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Understanding Weather and Climate
This video is a lesson about weather, climate, and the effects of global warming. It explains the difference between weather and climate, the factors that influence weather, the greenhouse effect, and the role of oceans in climate. The...
All Ears English
The Thrill of Getting to Know Someone Through Theme Park Talk: AEE 1669
Did your friend or coworker just visit an amusement park? This is a gold mine for connection. Learn what you can ask them about their experience in English to get to know them and build a strong connection
Kids Learning Videos
Mary Had A Little Lamb - Song for Kids
Mary Had a little Lamb This nursery rhyme is a favorite of kids and children everywhere. Sing along with Mary had a little lamb and watch Mary and her Lamb on their adventures going to school.
NASA
STEMonstrations: Kinetic and Potential Energy
A roller coaster is the perfect model of the conversion between potential and kinetic energy. An installment from the STEMonstrations playlist introduces the concept of kinetic and potential energy in a quick video before challenging...