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Physics of Roller Coasters

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Students design a roller coaster and demonstrate their knowledge of Potential and Kinetic Energy. They determine the average velocity a given marble travels on their roller coaster and apply their knowledge of various measurement systems by converting the average velocity from cm per second to miles per hour.

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kinetic energy, energy, roller coasters

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kinetic energy, Physics, roller coasters, science
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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